Hi all
I’m 7 days post-op today, so here’s an update. The first few days I didn’t feel like doing anything. My operated leg felt outside of my control every time I tried to move it - wobbling this way, then the other. That passed by day 3, and since then things have improved a little each day.
I’m taking the pain medication to the prescription, so staying ahead of the pain. I have hardly used the morphine solution except each nigh before bed to help with sleep.
This morning I’ve noticed that the swelling is less hard, with more flexibility in the skin, so elevation has started to work too.
I’m still using both crutches for my walking, but I’m able to use just one for getting to the bathroom, for example.
I have been doing just a small amount of exercises each day - a combination of some muscle clenches and a few different flexes. This forum has convinced me not to push the exercises for the moment.
All in all, I’m very pleased with how it’s going!