Recovery Day 1

On Wednesday 8/22/12, I woke up extremely stiff, sore and swollen.  My thighs were puffy and taught... even when I gently touched them, they felt like leather.  The big puffy pillow-like gauze bandages that were covering my thighs did not really help this feeling either.  However, I was told that the bandages couldn't come off until Thursday, so I stuck it out.

My Dad surprised me this morning and took some VERY unflattering pictures of myself while using the ice machine.  If you're friends with him on Facebook, promise you won't laugh! ;)

I iced both sides of my hips all through out the day.  I even got a ride to CVS for waterproof band aids, Sports Authority for a foam roller to put under my knees for circulation AND had a family lunch at Toast! I must say, getting in and out of cars presents QUITE the challenge!

Today was the first day that I got on a stationary bike and rode for 20 minutes (VERY SLOWLY and with no resistance).  It honestly felt GREAT!  And I felt that I could have rode longer.

Oksana, my stepmother and sister Megan came to visit today after work today.  It was really nice to see some friendly faces and I even received some beautiful flowers to put in my room!

I ended the night at church, came home for icing, and slept very soundly once I got hoisted up in bed! ;)

Updates: I never have taken the Oxycodone.  That medication makes me too hyper and loopy, not too mention the withdrawal effects are awful.  I have taken Tramodal for pain and Meloxicam for inflammation.  I am still not using my crutches.  They make walking more uncomfortable.  I need to check with my doctor if that is OK.

"One day at a time... one day at a time... one day at a time..."