Post Op Difficulties

I have not seen my doctor since getting my left knee worked on, so I haven't had the chance to find out exactly what he needed to do in there to get it fixed. From what I have heard it was more than what he had to do when he fixed my right knee, about 18 months ago. What I do know for sure is that my knee is really sore and it will take a little longer than usual to get it back into shape. I went for my first walk yesterday. I did one lap in my neighborhood and decided not to push it any further than that. I am going to try to go for a walk everyday as I try to build my left leg and knee up. My knee surgery has affected me most when I try to sleep. I am a side sleeper for the most part and usually I have one leg on top of the other when sleeping on my side. Unfortunately it does not matter which side I sleep on, there always seems to be pressure on my knee which in turn causes me pain. I will be so glad when i can get a good nights sleep.

Walking Crutch Free

Tonight I put my crutches down on walked on my own power. Still a little sore and stiff but weight bearing after less than 36 hours since surgery...not bad at all if I say so myself.
I will still tke it easy tomorrow and then start to build me leg and knee back up.

Finally Feeling A Little Better

I think I did a little too much too soon. After getting back from the hospital and the surgery, instead of laying down and putting ice on my knee, I decided to stay up, sit at my computer and goof off some.
That was definitely not the thing to do and I paid the price that evening when I went to bed and tried to get some sleep. I should have kept my leg elevated while laying down and spent a few hours applying ice to my knee.
My knee ended up swelling up and no matter what position I tried to sleep in, I could not find a pain free position and as result I don't think I got any sleep at all. I just laid there staring at the ceiling in the darkened bedroom.
Veronica came home early the next day to take care of me and  her being there helped me out greatly.
That day with Veronica's help, I did what I should have one in the first place and because I took car of myself, I was rewarded with a knee that did not hurt near as much as it did, the swelling around me knee went way own and I was finally able to get some sleep.
I was originally planning on putting some weight on my leg and knee tomorrow but I have decided to give my leg and knee an extra day. Monday is my new target date for walking unassisted. Once I get to hat point, I will start walking in the neighborhood again and build up the strength in my legs again.