See - you guys are soooo smart - today I was finally able to see my surgeon inbetween him doing other surgeries and you folks are exactly right!! Of course he didn't give me the therapist referral part, which I intend to do. He said that it is normal to expect some swelling, although I did have more than most so put me on antibiotics to see if that would help as well. I had been sleeping on three pillows, but I think the extra elevation with a wedge is a good idea cause it is certainly better in the morning. Thanks again for your posts and your correct answers to the trivia game!!!