POD 6, MACI, TTO, MAT
Hey Team!
Man oh man has this recovery been all it is chalked up to be. I am also 1 week out and there have been a lot of ups and downs already. I knew the procedure (and the TTO component in particular) would be painful. The worst pain I am having now is going from laying to standing. I am non-weight bearing but just going to an upright position is really, really painful. It feels like a rush of pressure and pretty severe pain, maybe even a little worse today than it has been. I was hoping to start weaning off the oxycodone but I just dont think I'm ready for that. I am still needing it pretty consistently every 3-4 hrs (5mg). Anyway, today has probably been my hardest mental day for whatever reason. The contain pain and discomfort is a grind but I know it's all temporary. Hope my experience is helpful.