My Hip Replacement #3

I managed to get in a couple extra hours of sleep today, though I have to admit I was up several times during the night to take care of business. That was annoying but not problematic. I haven’t had any trouble getting in and out of bed. Thank goodness.
As for the day, I showered for the first time today and patted the wound dry. It seems to be doing well and I can’t see any hint of infection. I’m developing quite a bruise though. That, however, was expected so it’s nothing I need to be concerned with.
Today I decided I’d try my cane instead of the crutches as I was feeling pretty spry. It turns out to be on a par with what I’m used to doing. In other words, I’m good to go with the cane. I was told I might be, so all is well. Yes I’m still slow, but that horrible bone pain is gone and in it’s place is muscle pain that is getting better every day.
I ran into a friend around lunch time. I was actually up the street at my moped thinking I should start it to make sure it keeps running. It’s been a few days and you really don’t want to leave them sit for too long without starting ’em up.
My buddy asked if I wanted to go to lunch, I did, and since he was driving I hopped in off we went to a local Subway. It was great to be out chatting and meeting with friends this early in the game. In fact after lunch he drove me back to the moped and ran off to the drugstore to pick up a prescription and some bandages and tape to cover the wound when I need wear clothes. The doc says to keep it open most of the time, but that I can cover it if it’s going to be rubbed by clothing. Makes sense to me.
By the way, I’m already way down on the pain medication so I wasn’t in any danger driving. I’m not sure I would do it if I were also sleepy, but freshly showered, well rested, and full of lunch it seemed okay. I didn’t have any trouble but it’s not something I want to do often till next week perhaps. Besides it looks like I’m going to be able to walk pretty well, if slowly.
I’m just so grateful for this operation. The difference between Monday morning and today is incredible, even though I’m nowhere near 100%.
The thing that remains the same for the moment is that I do get tired pretty quickly so it’s time for a nap. I’m getting picked up later to go meet up with the guys and chat tonight so I want to be ready. I hadn’t expected I’d be able to go this week, but amazingly it seems that it’ll be fine.
Aloha