Marty Update, Saturday

Today Marty got out of bed by himself, walked a short distance with the aid of his walker and went up/down three stairs. He joined the other patients of "Joint Camp" for lunch and group exercises. As Marty's coach for his recovery I was included in the lunch (pretty darn good tasting) and the gourmet dinner of pepper steak, red potatoes, even wine.

Joint Camp is a program for hip and knee replacement patients offered by the hospital. I can see how it really helps educate patients and assist in their post-op pain and questions. One man in Marty's camp group had both knees replaced, one woman had a hip replaced after having her knees done a few years ago. Another woman had a knee replacement in February and was in this time for a hip. The two women are doing great with their past knee surgeries. That was very encouraging for the newbies such as Marty.

When Marty comes home we are going to have a problem with keeping the cats off his leg. Any ideas on how to provide cushioning until the incision heals and the staples come out?