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Jamie I appreciate the words and reminders of caution - I do tend to push ahead with things. When I catch myself doing that, I pull back the following day and just rest, ice, elevate. The last couple of days had been quite busy with PT, the handicap sticker, then getting the grocery shopping done. There is NO way I'd be able to stay on my feet to actually do the shopping - the saving grace was definitely the electric cart, I could just stretch my legs out and ride along. When I've done any cooking, I rest and elevate on the sectional that's in the family room/kitchen area - I can't stand that long without feeling a lot of pressure, like my knees are going to burst or something - not pleasant at all.
Today was a do nothing kind of day. We stayed up and watched a movie late last night, then I ended up waking early this morning feeling pretty good - no ill effects from the outing yesterday (more swelling, stiffness, or pain). The amount of grocery shopping done will last a couple of weeks, so no need for me to be on another extended outing for a while.
Today, I did my stretches and rode my bike after my hot bath, had a bite of lunch, took a nap, and that's been about it. Hubby did the laundry and some basic housework, he's offered to have a temporary maid come in once a week if I want (YES!!!) I cannot for a minute imagine trying to sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, or really scrub the bathrooms - that'd totally wreck me, I'm sure. Hubby grilled pork chops and asparagus for supper, too - that was totally yummy!
Tomorrow, I may need to run and buy coffee - hubby picked up the wrong stuff at the big box store. But, we'll see what tomorrow morning brings. That is not a trip I'd necessarily look forward to (standing in line to exchange something just doesn't appeal to me or my knees right now!), so will need to be in the right frame of mind. Otherwise, he can do it when he returns from business trip on Tuesday. I think it's just nice to know I CAN go if I want!
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When is your surgery and what are you having done? This forum is truly a wealth of information, support, and encouragement 
After supper, made a cup of coffee, and am now reclined icing and elevating - BOY does that feel great right now 
I actually feel like I could take a little nap, but since it's almost nine pm here, I'll pass on that opting to just relax for a while instead. I'm really impressed with how the outing went this afternoon. Hubby is talking about maybe going to the park tomorrow for a short stroll - it's supposed to be quite pretty out, so it'd be really enjoyable. I told him let's just see how things are in the morning. I'm still planning on icing during the night like I did last night - hopefully I'll feel just as good tomorrow morning!!
to wishing you another successful day tomorrow!!! 
Ohio is a little freezing at the moment!!
. If you're getting your sutures out today, I'd definitely ask them about wearing them.
She kept coming up behind me, then would try shooting past me but end up knocking into the back of my legs (she's not as dainty as she thinks she is!! 
). She wiped me out both times, I had to grab the cabinets the first time, the sectional the second time. WTH?? I think she was just very, very happy she had her friends here with her but it was just too scary for me, I do NOT need a fall right now!! So, I've been icing and elevating in between bathroom trips <sigh> yeah, today will be challenging. Oh, and I've already had two crying jags so we're just doing DUCKY alright!! 
