Short reply, but as some1 else said being upright is good so fluid doesn't pool, even sitting up a little us better than laying down

Take gentle care and time to heal
Don't worry about scar tissiue too much right now, get this sorted first is the biggest priority.
You are more likely to scar pushing too quickly.
Glad you are still free of symptoms keep the positives in mind

You guys obv don't have the same slang word for tosser!