Post Opt - Day 4 & 5 (Weekend #1)

At this point, I really have alot of questions about what I should expect in my recovery and this is where I think my blog will help others going through the same thing get a better idea or some good comparisons.   My pain level is at about 5 out of 10 during the day and 8 out of 10 at night.  The pain is no longer the steady throbbing/burning sharp paid as with previous days.  It has tapered down a bit to sometimes a very low throbbing and then at other times it heightens to a less tolerable level.  I think it is dependent on my activity level, but maybe not...who knows.  Below is my daily activity summary for day 4 and 5.

Day 4
Well, day 4 was certainly the most active day since surgery.  This was also the first day I tried to cut back on the meds a little.  I got up early and made my self some cereal which isn't as easy as you would think, but I've learned that it is important to push yourself and although there might be people around to help you, it is also good to do what you can on your own.  I've honestly surprised myself by being able to do more than I thought I could.  It isn't easy, but practice makes perfect.  Other than making my own breakfast I also decided to do some basic range of motion (ROM) exercises to help blood flow throughout my body.  I did mostly hip, legs and arms ROMs stuff.  I also did some sit-ups and a few sets of arm weight lifting exercises.  At the time I felt good doing this and we'll see if I can continue some sort of workouts at least a few times as week as I recover.  I also decided to get out of the house today.  I went over my parents for dinner and again felt good.  Of course there was a little pain here and there, but overall no big issues.  It felt good getting out of the house and once I got to my parents, I made my home on their couch and immediately elevated my leg.

What I learned in day 4 was that by challenging myself I realized I could do a lot more than I thought I could.  I also learned that a lot of activity wore me out.  As soon as I got home I popped some pain meds and went to sleep.  I did notice an increase in pain overnight because of all the activity from my busy day and I hope I didn't push myself too much.  My goal for day 5 is to rest rest and more rest.  We will see how it goes and stay tuned.

Day 5


Honestly, I can't believe it's post-opt day 5 already.  I think after I make it to 7 days I will begin updating the blog weekly instead of daily.

Not much to report today.  As I promised, I have stayed in bed most of the day.  Watched a couple of movies and really just relaxed.  I am a little sore from my busy day yesterday, but overall I feel good.  The pain last night was rough, I would put it around 8 out of 10.  I also notices this morning that the pain is changing to not only throbbing and a little burning, but it also has become very sore and the stiffness has begun to set in as well.

I've been thinking a lot about what my foot looks like now.  I definitely need to get something to treat my scars...all three of them.  I'm kinda scared to see what they look like but I also excited to see it..I know this is weird.  Anyways, I'm gonna continue to rest today and will maybe try to do some ROM and weight lifting exercises tomorrow to keep my body from getting to stiff. Until then it's time to venture downstairs and turn on the play station.

It's game time, playing Fallout New Vegas

Quick Tips
After a few days there seems to be alot of questions circulating in my head that I want to ask my doctor.  I have a post-opt appointment in a few days and I have started to write down all the questions I want to ask my doctor.  I think this will be helpful so I don't forget.  I will let you know,