It seems that the first couple days after surgery are the worst. Saturday, I didn't do much except for getting up to use the bathroom and then go back to my chair. I was taking the maximum amount of Vicodin yet the pain was barely tolerable. Sunday was a little better. Today (Monday) I am off of the vicodin entirely using just the ice system and keeping my leg elevated. I don't like the the pain medicines because they are really easy to get addicted to. Each time I dropped down on the meds I found that I went into withdrawl which basically feels like having the flu. In addition to that, they disrupt my sleep and my appetite.
Right now, I am still on crutches using what is called toe-touch weight bearing. This basically means that I can put a slight amount of weight on my injured leg, about the amount that is required to put firm pressure on an egg but not crack it. I am getting around fairly well but showering is a bit difficult. Last night I broke the rack on the outside of the shower door while using it to pivot around in the bathroom. That sent Aaron running because I think he thought I had fallen.
I think I might actually be able to get out of the house tonight for a little while. There is a little dog park a few miles from our apartment. The parking is close by so I can watch Sparta play without leaving the car.
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