July 31, 2014: Thursday: Drug test

Took no oxycontin last night. Pain increased dramatically. Took it in the morning. Called VSO and spoke to Matt who said that red spots on back or thigh are not a great concern (and are common with oxycontin) so long as they do not worsen. Stick with the drug program; take Benadryl if they worsen. Clearly pain meds are still needed so I can do the PT at the right level.

Good PT session, my last with Della. She observes that the out-patient PT will give me more access to more specific machines. We did not do any electric stimulation today. Angle now up to high 70s. Can do 85 on the CPM machine. Goal is a right angle by the weekend.