Another day in knee replacement recovery land. I have settled nicely into my new medication timing and was able to get 5.5 hours of solid sleep according to my fitbit. That is progress!
Today is the first day I could shower without a barrier on my knee. Bandages came off yesterday. The special waterproof bandage that sealed everything in actually irritated my skin in some spots, so I have blisters surrounding the wound in some places. Therapist was unconcerned. Said to watch for any oozing and there is none. The blisters seem to be going down. Whenever I think this knee looks too gross, I just look at the other one and know where I am headed!
The weather is a little warmer today but the sun is not out. I would love to go outside because I think it would make me feel more human, but so far, I am mostly dozing in bed while icing and elevating. I did get one round of PT in this morning and it actually makes me feel better and looser after I do it. I noticed this time, as compared to last, my muscles are very tight and I cannot stretch out at much. I am beginning to wonder if that is because I was more fit this time around as compare to last time. PT gave me some ideas to stretch my quads and calves before starting the exercises. It helps.
Today is a lonely day, saw my husband this morning before he went off to work. He escorts me up the stairs for a shower (even though I know I can do it by myself), and he loads my ice machine and brings me coffee in bed before he leaves for work. I am beginning to like this coffee deal and wondering how I can get him to keep doing it after I fully recover.
My son just popped in for a moment. He is off to run errand on what is his last day at home. Big changes for us! He will soon have his own place in Texas and will never again come home for any extended length of time. Makes me sad but also proud of him.
Other than that, it is just me. And that does make it easier to focus on the essentials - do the PT, rest, ice, elevate, repeat...
One frustration I have is with my oxycodone. In Massachusetts, refills cannot be called in, they must be mailed to the home. I do not see how this is any safer, in fact, it seems easier for bad things to happen. And, it seems like something bad did happen as a refill I ordered a week ago has not come. I called a couple days ago to tell them and ask for a new one, and now I wait. I may have enough to wean even if it does not come in time, but I would like that to be my decision. There is truly always something!
I am enjoying following other's threads. It is just so nice to know we are not alone in this.