Post-op day 4

Yesterday, walked without crutches to and from the kitchen, slowly, but steadily and with no pain. I wouldn't do this, of course without the knee brace, which helps stabilize the leg and gives me some confidence that it won't collapse under me.

I had two 800mg ibuprofen tabs yesterday, one in the morning, one at night. Otherwise no pain meds necessary at all. Now and then I do feel a sharp twinge at the incision highest on my leg, but if I stay relaxed, it doesn't bother me at all.

Back on the CPM this morning, my butt is getting permanently numb. Even so, my goal today is 70 degrees. With the ability now to walk around, I'm thinking rehab should probably include some walking with crutches on a smooth surface, like at a mall, so I'm going to check with my PT tomorrow.

I'll be seeing how well I can get in and out of a car today, including a test to see if I can drive. Our Subaru, which is a manual shift, is out of the question, but the Corolla should be no problem.

I have always hated being injured, but this is a little different knowing recovery is long term. I just hate crutches -- these things will kill you.