7 Days Post Op
Recovery has been ok so far. Pain manageable, sleep maybe 3-4 hours at night then nap in the afternoon. Yesterday and this morning my emotions finally broke down. So much so that I started questioning why I did this surgery. Ice machine and ankle compressions on all hours of the day. Living room has been converted to our bedroom. Still wearing my compression stockings from surgery but my doctor did change the dressing the day after the surgery. Sponge baths this week and I can’t wait to take a nice shower. Stitches come off next week and PT starts the week after. I’ve read here that some started PT right away. Like how? My energy is drained just hobbling in my crutches to the bathroom! I do find comfort reading everyone’s story. What do I look forward to for week 2 post op? I’m just taking it day by day.