Hello Sheila, Happy Tuesday!
The area around the scar is definitely getting better all the time. But the remaining small lump and bruising is still slightly painful.
As far as the lump goes and as long as it’s getting smaller, as your OS mentioned, try not to worry about it. The incision area may be tender and numb for months to come. I experienced sensitivity and a gradual shrinking of numbness until I realized one day it was gone. I don’t see anything on your incision that looks alarming, but the image isn’t crystal clear and I’m not a medical professional.
Personally, I’d ask a member of my surgeons care team about cupping. I don’t know that much about it other than it supposedly creates blood flow to the targeted area. I find it unappealing and would rather let nature take its course, but that just me.
In regard to Compression Stockings, most find them a uncomfortable nuisance and I certainly wouldn’t advise wearing them if they weren’t prescribed by your surgeon as part of his recovery protocol.
Your shins - I honestly don’t know. It’s not something I experienced, nor can I think of an instance I’ve read here. Please don’t hesitate to contact the office of your surgeon for reassurance, which I’m sure you‘ll receive after they pose a few questions.
You seem to be doing well, may it only get better!