If you want to save your legs, look into getting her a ComfyCone! It's padded and more comfortable for her and anyone she may run into (and the walls!). It has a type of removable boning in it, too, to maintain rigidity when she can't be watched. You can get it on Amazon cheaper than you'd find it at most pet stores.
I bought a soft cone similar to this when my GSD was neutered and I really liked it. He hated the noise the hard cone made when it hit the metal wires of his kennel, but that wasn't an issue with the soft cone. He also didn't mind sleeping in it, which is a plus.
If you haven't seen these cones before, they are awesome