This is Day 4 and I think I’m having one of ‘those’ days.
It’s fantastic to have the hounds back and they’re both being so incredibly good with me. I expected that of Loki, who’s 9, but even Ripple, who’s 2 and brand new here, is being a gem. Two great sweet dogs, how lucky am I!
My issue is that last night I slept on my first operated on side (hip #1). I’ve done it before but never for very long. My doctor said I could sleep any way I wanted to. At first it was tender but then it felt fine. This was after I’d already slept for 4 hours and woke up with my alarm to take my meds. When I woke up for good this morning, around 7, I was really stiff and sore, as usual. But the outside and top of my thigh on hip #1 side is totally numb and that has never happened before. I’m assuming it will go away eventually.
I’m also getting much more swelling in both legs than ever. On the plus side, No Log Leg!!!
Meanwhile I’m icing and elevating, repeat, repeat....