i'm one day post-op. i have a bunch of different meds that are all doing different things:
pain pump - this is a little device that is attached to my knee brace that runs a tube to my suture site and applies a slow drip of topical anesthetic. this is what is probably keeping most of the pain away. it is supposed to last for 48 hours, so i'll see how the pain is tomorrow after it finishes up.
antibiotic - i have a five day course of antibiotics to help prevent infections and stuff. i need to take this three times a day.
narcotic pain meds - the doc prescribed me some percoset to help deal with the pain. i took one yesterday at the hospital, and it made me feel really groggy and out of it (kind of like the day after you take a benadryl or nyquil). i didn't like it too much and the pain has been manageable, so i've been avoiding it.
ibuprofen - this over-the-counter drug has been my painkiller of choice. it's been doing a great job and is also supposed to help keep the swelling down.
aspirin - i'm supposed to take one aspirin a day for ten days as a blood thinner to help prevent clotting.
multivitamin - just to make sure that i'm healthy.
the knee brace i'm wearing also has these two little pockets for ice packs. i'm supposed to change the ice packs every two hours - the ice feels good and is supposed to keep the swelling down.
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