Hi Sharon! my knee has been a little more painiful today...but it's the 3rd day after surgery, I've always been told thats the worse day, and after that, it does really get better. I took off all the paddiing, and really got a good look at my knee...it's going to be good in no time! I go back on Tues Dec 23rd for the doctor to look at it maybe take the stitches out...they aren't itchy yet, so I know it's not healed. I've got ice on my knee right now, then I have to wrap it back up...I only took it off to take a shower...awww..that felt wonderful! LOL!