day 9...the babbling continues...

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Hi Gang,

Day 9 is here. I think I'm turning a corner mentally. All the

backlash from the surgery and associated drugs is pretty much out of

my system. I'm just working on occupying my time now. FYI I used

vicodin during the first few days of recovery and it made me really

bummed out and blue. Something to watch for. Also FYI I got a big

long pillow (4-5 ft...I think it is made to go across the top of

your bed) and it's about a foot thick and kinda round. It is the

best means of comfort at night I have found. It supports my whole

leg from crotch to foot, and because my non-op foot is kinda " under "

it, I can use the non-op foot to move the operated leg around

safely. I found it on night 3 at home and it's been a life saver.

I'm starting to fool around with laying on the operated side now,

but not seriously. Tightness is the main issue now, and lack of

strength. Staples come out tuesday, and then it's shower time,

baby!!!!!!!!!!

C+, Amstutz, 4-15-04

P.S. Can anyone tell me how to set up an automatic " signature " for

my posts so I don't have to type in my name and C+ and all that

jive?