Not sure if I've checked in since my surgery on 1/29.Pretty sure I haven't. Surgery went well. I'm exactly four weeks out now and have been feeling sorry for myself off and on.
The hardest part of recovery for me is that I haven't been able to sleep and that beats you down both physically and mentally. My doctor prescribed Tramadol at my 1st follow up visit (3 weeks) rather than continuing the Percocet which was making me pretty "jumpy". I also take it before bedtime and take Advil, maybe 3, during the day. Well, it worked! I'm sleeping for about 5hours now and the Advil is doing a good job on the pain.
Home PT will discharge me in a couple days. Then I have decided to continue PT outpatient for about 6 weeks (16 sessions). It will be nice to drive somewhere with purpose.
So, all in all, I think I'm doing well. I really appreciate this forum. It's been helpful. It's hard to read how tough this can be for so many, but the little things that people are doing to cope are helpful to know.
One last comment. Consider using a tall walking stick in lieu of a cane for outside walks. Your posture will be better, stability better, it gives the palm of your hand a break, but what I like most of all is that when you have to take a little break you can lean on it.
I hope some of you try this.
Best of luck to all of you with your recovery.