One week post op

I can't believe it's already been a week since my surgery. I've had up days and down days... today was an up.

On the down days, it feels like there is a ton of pressure around my knee and the incisions. It feels really heavy, and burns. Those are the times when I'm close to tears. On the good days, I have little pain or burning, and I have a little more energy.

I ran out of percocets today, so that was a little depressing. I saw Dr. Azar instead of Dr. Phillips since he wasn't in. Serian, my PT, saw my first, unwrapped my bandages and replaced my steri strips. He said my incision were healing really nicely, and I didn't have too much bruising for the type of surgery I had. So some good news. I have a follow up appointment with Dr. Phillips in two weeks, and then I start my physical therapy.

I'll have pics of the the incisions up soon... Four total.

The most depressing part about this is the inactivity... I know I'm being shallow, but I can feel myself losing muscle and gaining fat pockets in all the wrong places... like my tummy. I'm going to give it another week of healing and then I'm going to talk to Serian or Wyatt about any strength exercises I can do at home to gain a summer body back. Again, I know its shallow but I like taking pride in working out and feeling good about myself.

I go back to work tomorrow, and my dad leaves. The best part of my surgery was spending time with my dad. I miss my parents, and getting just either my mom or dad would have been great. I love my dad, and I really don't want him to leave... makes me miss Ohio and feel homesick even more. I am so grateful to have wonderful parents in my life