Am just recovering from 4th knee surgery. Trust me shipmate -
DO EXACTLY what your doctor recommends. You are probably still in a leg brace to immobilize the knee, I was. THIS TIME however, I did not remove it to sleep or after I thought it was safe to move it.
For a FULL SEVEN WEEKS I was in the dang thing! Could not fish, barely sleep, walking was out of the question (hobble a few feet yes) and had to elevate the leg.
I had extensive surgery this time.
Sorry, but let it heal. Don't rush it. After four now, I do exactly what my doctor recommends with no 'self prescription' of removing brace/bandages/etc.
It's hard, I know. There will be time. Even more time if your healed and healthy.
Just my two cents....
Good luck with the knee