After having to nap because of it, I got up and did a lap in the house, which is tiny, but virtually no pain! 
I mean, just a tiny bit as I put weight on the op leg muscles, but that’s it!
I know what you mean, some are harder to look at than others. I didn’t find mine hard to look at either. I’m hoping I don’t get that big pain once it wears off, but still want to be as prepared for it as possible...you know me, Patty Preparer. 
I knew what you meant. Thanks for your answer.
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My girl follows me everywhere! I don’t close the bathroom door all the way when I go in there for 2 reasons. 1. It’s easier to open the door when I’m leaving, and 2. If I close it, she whines at the door because she can’t peek in at me to see if I’m ok. She peeks in about 3 or 4 times when I’m in there. I just have to say hi to her and say, “I’m ok.” And she backs out. She is so concerned and worried about me, I just love her to pieces. She also sleeps on my bed with me at night. She keeps an eye on me and is very careful about where she curls up and places her feet. She also will go and “tell” on me if I’m trying to get out of bed without help. She runs to whoever is awake and gives them “the concerned look” the little tattle tail! She needs to be my service Dog!
I thought I was passing a cinder block, it took so much time and energy, and strength, but the deed is done! Such a relief. 
Also, I was able to wash my hair in the kitchen sink, which felt wonderful! I did have more frustrations today then I’ve had, but, I got over them. Now on to sleep and tomorrow.
, and I forgot to tell you the good news!! I did a poo for the first time today!!
sounds like my experience!
And for allowing Dogdude to sleep. I missed a dose of Tylenol so I’m pretty sore but took it just a bit ago, so I think I’ll be ok. 
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Dogdude was trying to do 2 different things, he is not a multi-tasker like I am. I asked him if he pulled out the recliner yet, because it wasn’t letting me lay all the way back, he made an impatient, frustrated noise,(understandably, he’s working hard doing everything in the house and helping me) and said no. That upset me and made me mad so I told him forget it, I’ll just do this stuff by myself! Of course he wouldn’t let me and tried to calm me down and assure me he wasn’t frustrated with me personally. Now I’m feeling weepy and impatient and frustrated with myself. I know it hasn’t been that long, but I’m feeling like I went backwards a step. Dogdude lovingly reminded me that my nerve block is gone now, so it may feel that way, but it’s not even 4 full days since surgery and he thinks I’m doing amazing. 
He’s a good guy, he’s putting up with all my shenanigans and my “I can do it myself” toddler attitude.
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Maybe I can get him to go out for a beer with Pupdude #1 and relax. Although, last time Pupdude #1 offered him a beer, he said, "No, I can't, I'm taking care of your mother." 
Thank you for the encouragement.
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I say it’s evil Mr. Sandman coming to visit, whacking me over the head with a frying pan, or nap attack for short. 
So I just tell him, “hey, I’m doing my Rockettes” and he will sit down and Rockette with me. Have I said how much I love this kid? Pupdog#2 is sort of on the high functioning Autism spectrum, super intelligent, loves humor and absolutely LOVES our dog and her silly antics. So he always comes home and tells me funny things that happened at work, or some funny thing about Kalia, our dog. He has a heart of gold and is so very supportive whenever I ask him for help. I tell ya, I am so fortunate to have the family that I do! Ok, I’ll stop now before I get all weepy and mushy. 
Hey @Yokesgirl I am doing ok. I have good moments mostly, with a few bad moments mixed in to keep things interesting. I have to keep remembering that it is all temporary, and that’s the hard part, I think. Thank you!
I try to stay positive, but I have my moments for sure. I might even post about them, but I try not to dwell on them either. Doesn't do any good to. Percocet is still my friend, although, she is only my friend at night now, she wears me out if I spend time with her during the day and all I do is sleep all day, so she's my party girl at night. 
I'm so very proud of him! 
