[Zeke]

It's a painful recovery. My post surgery pain (replacement) is nil but the PT is gonna be rough. I have on hand to help with the PT:
pain meds indicated before sessions. I take this to mean when you see the therapist 2wice a week because otherwise you are doing the exercises 3 times a day. 6 days a week.
an ice water bladder with pump in ice chest
special clothing
adjustable bed or recliner chair
grab bar in shower plus stool

Some of that doesn't answer your question. The answer is buck up, this is why we are the tough azzes we are. I mean it. I had a couple hours in the hospital (you will go home) where I lay and cry. Well, it seemed that long. They came with liquid Dilaudid. I don't think that should have happened. For you it probably won't.

Find and read my thread.