Thank you Sue for the very complete and thoughtful answer. I was surprised at having so little swelling and then after sitting without elevation for a couple hours, I have significant swelling in leg and ankle.

The swelling has not settled down as much as I would like. I will take your suggestions to heart and hopefully see decreased swelling over the next day or so. I will continue my walking and hospital exercise regiment.

I have been doing so amazing and I was shocked that after only a brief period of not elevating my leg, things fell apart. I won't let that happen again. 🙂

Thanks so much,
Craig