Interesting on the no icing restriction. My ortho was just the opposite. He wanted regular icing for the first two weeks, using a machine that circulates ice-chilled water through a wrap covering the knee. It feels great, and there was minimal swelling which greatly reduced my pain. I also elevated that leg as often as I could. I’m 12 days post-surgery, and am off the heavy pain killer (oxycodone, 5mg) as of 2 days ago. After 2-weeks post op, then I can start alternating heating and icing to get blood circulating more freely and loosen tight muscles while still limiting swelling.