December 25, 2008
Day 2 post-op
Second day after surgery (Dec 25; Merry Christmas!): I walked with the help of another physical therapist. Then I took solo trips later, the last of which covered about 300 feet (50 feet was minimum required for release, which is usually scheduled for 3rd day after surgery). I had an ultrasound on my legs that morning to check for blood-clots (“couldn’t be any better than this!” exclaimed the technician). I gave myself my first shot of blood-thinner (Lovenox) while a nurse watched. I am to continue these self-administered shots for 12 days. My surgeon came by early that afternoon and gave me the OK to leave. My mother drove me home and I relaxed the rest of the day.