Hi there, @mainegirl, here's hoping you get a few more sunny and warm days before fall firmly slaps summer upside the head and across the room. We've got sunshine here in the PNW today, but it's definitely cooler and while I'm enjoying it, I know that tomorrow and through the weekend will bring overcast and some intermittent rain. I'm impressed that you were actually able to sleep on your operated side. I hopefully try rolling there every few days and I am afraid I'm not there yet and invariably roll onto my back. I think in these early days it probably doesn't matter how you sleep, back or side, you are simply going to feel stiff and sore in the morning (or at least that's my experience). But, getting up and resolutely moving around as soon as I can generally helps this dissipate and I am able to get around without too much discomfort. Your dinner out and post dinner walk sounded very pleasant--nice to get out of the house and "do stuff", isn't it? Happy Thursday!