Q: Wait until you feel ready to eat something. Right after the surgery you probably won't feel like eating. You don’t want to put something in your mouth until you’re absolutely ready so that your wounds have a little time to heal first. The anesthetic can suppress your appetite for a few hours. Even if your surgery is in the morning you may not end up eating all day. Don't be afraid of not eating for a day — your body will tell you when it's ready to eat.  Make sure you are staying hydrated and drinking an adequate amount of water. By the second day, you should have a bit of your normal hunger returned. But even if you aren’t hungry, you should at least eat a little something from the second day on. Avoid brushing your teeth on the day of the surgery, but resume brushing from the second day on. Brush gently, especially around the surgical areas. And be careful not to scrape the wound. Brushing will help keep your mouth clean and assist with the healing process, even if it is a bit uncomfortable. Beginning the second day after surgery, you should gently rinse your mouth every four to six hours with a warm salt water mixture. This can be made by adding ½ teaspoon of salt with ½ cup of warm water. Swish it around in your mouth for at least 30 seconds and then spit it out.  Make sure you rinse your mouth immediately after you eat something. You should continue with regular salt water rinses for one week after the surgery.
A: Don’t rush your hunger. Brush your teeth. Rinse your mouth.

Q: . Career counselors can be excellent resources if you're unsatisfied with your current job. You can find out about openings in your field, as well as ways that you can translate the work skills you have into other fields. Whatever you do, talking to a career counselor can be a great way of switching jobs.  Career counselors and coaches are available in almost every city. Call one close to you and make an appointment. Before you visit with a career counselor, it's important to give some thought to what you actually want. What kind of work would make you more happy? What do you think you're equipped for? If you've been used to working at a computer, locked up in an office, you may be craving work with more human interaction. Try to think about switching to jobs that will allow you more face-time with other people, giving you the chance to socialize. Think about any of the following fields:  Sales Customer service Hotel management Public relations Event planning Restaurant management If you've been stuck doing something that you think doesn't matter in the grand scheme, you may be craving a job that's part of a higher calling. If you want to make a difference in your world, consider researching jobs in any of the following fields:  Medicine Education Social work Human resources Law enforcement If you find a job doing something that you're passionate about, work will automatically be a lot more enjoyable. How would you spend your work day, ideally? What skills do you have that might translate into a more fun career? These might not be achievable for everybody, but if you've got the right talents and a little luck, here are some fun career options:  Disney World character Stunt person Flower arranger Voice over artist Video game tester Wine buyer An advanced degree gives you more options. If you have a high school degree, you'll typically qualify for entry level jobs only. Any kind of upper management will require either lots of experience or a degree, but mostly likely you'll need both. Keep working and consider heading back to school to give yourself a chance to move up, or get other kinds of jobs. Some jobs will require upper-level degrees as a part of advancement, but will pay for your schooling for you. Clerical jobs, manufacturing, and university administration departments will often do this for employees with the right attitude and experience. While it sounds nice to say that work needs to be "your passion" and that you should "follow your dreams," there's also a good argument for treating it like what it is. A paycheck. There are lots of good jobs available that don't require advanced degrees and lots of networking. Manufacturing, skills-based apprenticeships, and manual labor jobs offer solid paychecks and the ability to be your own boss. Consider finding a laborer to apprentice to, or get on-the-job training as a laborer in any of the following fields:  Bricklayer or mason Plumber Carpentry HVAC Electrician Construction worker Automotive technician Where previous generations had life-long careers, people today often must do things a little differently. Having a single job for 40 years and then retiring is a thing of the past in a lot of ways. Consider switching up your employment regularly, instead of staying put. Work somewhere for a couple years, then go elsewhere. Treat it like a hustle.
A: Talk to a career counselor Find a job that connects with people more. Find a job that allows you to make a difference. Find a job that sounds fun. Consider going back to school, to give yourself more options. Consider going into a trade. Switch jobs regularly.

Q: Use a flexible tape measure, and measure the length and width of your sofa from back to front and side to side. Mark down the highest and widest points, as that is the minimum size that you’ll need to match to properly cover your sofa. Lots of shops sell covers based mainly off of the length of the couch, but depending on how customized you want the cover to be, it’ll be helpful to have all the measurements before you start shopping. From solid colors to patterns, canvas material to cotton, and upscale versus casual, there are so many options to choose from when you decide to buy a new slipcover. Think about the other design elements present in the room and try to pick a cover that will fit in well.  Many home goods stores carry slipcovers, and there are also thousands of options to choose from online. You can buy a slipcover for anywhere from $50 to $500, just depending on where you buy it from. Some companies offer to make custom slipcovers for their customers. If you’re concerned about the fit of a one-size-fits-all type of situation, or if your couch is uniquely shaped, this might be a great option for you. Chances are your new slipcover is clean, but it probably also came into contact with some chemicals during the manufacturing process. Always check the care instructions before washing your slipcover; in general, it’s typical to wash a slipcover in cool water on the gentle cycle and to then hang it up to dry.  Sometimes the packaging that a slipcover comes in might have an odd smell, and washing the slipcover can help remove that scent from it.
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Measure your sofa to make sure you’re buying the right size cover. Shop for a color, fabric, and style that you like. Order a custom-made slipcover for a more professional look. Wash your slipcover when you first get it to remove any irritants.