The first three days

Got to the hospital at 6:15 am.  I was taken to the surgical room by 8am and I was knocked out quickly.  I woke up in recovery and was told everything went well.  I waa transported to my room and could finally drink something and eat.  However, I was nauseous on and off and needed zofran.  The pain was not bad but the area was sore.  I did not sleep good do to needed compression leg sleeves that would activate every couple of minutes.

Day 2
 The PT and OT got me seating up at 11:30 am on day 2. It was the most lightheaded and dizzy I have ever felt.  My blood pressure was very low.  After relaxing and drinking some fluids I was able to stand up with their help and with the walker.  I was able to take a few steps.  Throughout the day I would do laps around my room.  During the day I went for a CT scan because I needed radiation the next day to ensure the bone does not have excess growth.  Sleep was better on day 2.  Getting in and out of bed is the hardest thing to do at this point.  I need someone to move my right leg.

Day 3
I did more PT went up and down stairs which was easier than I thought it would be.  Practiced getting into a mock car seat which was very hard and uncomfortable.  Luckily I will be leaving in a SUV and when I go back to driving I have a truck.  I did laps and hip exercises 4-5 times throught the day and took a nap.  When it was time for bed I kept waking up to pee and needed help to get out of bed.  Pain/soreness was better this day.  I was able to get in and out of stretcher unassisted for radiation.  Bed still a problem though. The best tip I could give someone headed into this surgery is to have a strong upper body.  Be good at dips and pull-ups because you need to pull and push yourself up with your arms.  Your operated leg is like dead wood.