Well, I finally bit the bullet and had my (left) BKA on January 5.  Surgery went beautifully - better than textbook.  However, I woke up about 3 a.m. the morning after my surgery and felt EVERYTHING!! I'd had two catheters placed that were supposed to keep me numb for 5 days.  However, both of them somehow displaced and weren't working at all. So instead of going home the day after surgery I had an epidural placed and stayed until Saturday.  I had my first cup fitting on Wednesday (2/16) and it went fabulous. So I should have my foot on Friday!!!  I can't wait to get off of these crutches!! I had the old kind and then switched last week to the millineum crutch. They are awesome!! They give you a little boost so you move better and they are ergonomically fit to you body.  Definitely worth the $50 on Amazon.  

I have to say my husband, children, and family have all been fabulous through this.  I fell directly on my stump a couple weeks ago and my friend helped me get my pants off and she checked out my stump just like it was nothing!  I can't thank her enough for that.   Luckily no damage was done, but I had words come out of my mouth that I didn't know I knew.  My stump is completely healed and shrinking nicely.  I'll post pics shortly.  Can't wait to walk next week. I've never walked without a limp before ( for 37 years).  This should be interesting.  I wish I'd videoed myself walking before the amputation.  Oh well!!!