Sleeping sucked. I needed help to get in and out of bed 3 out of 4 times. I was a hero at about 6am though and it took me 10 minutes to inch my way out of bed. I was even able to get back into bed by myself to sleep for another hour and a half. I didn't want to wake my wife up again because if it wasn't for her help I'd be in rehab. My leg was dead after that. I have had the worst swelling today and I had cramping in bed. I have been icing nonstop but the swelling is still bad. I see what people mean when they say the first full day home is the worst. I am happy to be home but the hospital was easier.
First shower since surgery- this was amazing I could have stayed in there all day.
Met with my home nurse and pt today. I will probably only get 1-2 more nurse visits because my dressing does not need changing and will be removed in 11 days. Pt will be 3x a week and I was told that I am probably being too aggressive with my walking but I think otherwise. If it wasn't for the swelling of be ready for a cane already.
Day has gotten better as this seems to be the case. Morning I feel the weakest and most irritated. Hopefully, tomorrow will be nice out so I can walk around outside.
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