hand swelling is finally coming down. I can hobble around without the cane, but I've had a couple close calls when changing direction (i.e. pivoting off the right foot) or catching my toe on something and so I prefer having it, just in case. gotta wait for my body to re-learn walking I guess. I've also been working on a way to sleep on my side and support the knee (which is super picky about what angle it's at). so far laying on my left is a no-go, but on my right shows promise. there's very little pain if I sleep on my back with the leg perfectly straight, but I just don't sleep well that way, never have. I guess we'll see what the morning brings.