I have come a long way. I'm spending a lot less time in bed, and can feel my leg getting stronger and more stable. I can go up and down the stairs as many times as I need to in a day without exhausting myself. I'm sitting for longer periods of time, and can stay awake almost until my regular bedtime. Woo-hoo! But I still have to be careful. The nurses warned me about feeling too confident too soon. It hasn't even been a week since the surgery, and I don't want to push my luck. I still have to rest with my leg elevated twice a day for an hour or two, and still have to obey my rules and restrictions. I skipped my walk today because it was just too hot out. Lee tells me that's not a good reason to skip my walk. I'm not getting any physical therapy--walking is supposed to be my therapy--so I can't get lazy. I'll take a walk tomorrow.
Thing One claimed to be a "hip doctor" today. He asked me a lot of questions about the hip, how is it doing, is it hurting?, etc. Very cute. He says when he grows up he wants to be a hip doctor, or a veterinarian who specializes in the treatment of cats and worms.
