I saw my surgeon's wife today who is a partner in his practice. Here is what went down:

The stitches are out. I am going to suffice to say it was " moderately unpleasant" to have them removed. I have a blister of some sort that has developed on the outside incision. So I can't get it wet for another week.Poo.

It is still shockingly sore, so the doc told me to start to add some weight gently while I am crutching. Yep, that's right folks. I am still on crutches.

BUT, she took pity on the amount of discomfort I have been having so she bandaged me with lots of TLC. Considering that I ripped off the last dressing at 3 am on Tuesday, I think she saw I was not joking about needing it done with a bit more wiggle room.

So there you have it. So hopefully in about two weeks I will be able to get on my trainer. Maybe. Heck at this point I will settle for a good night's sleep and a chance to shave that leg!