Back from my 1 week post op and yes the OS was very happy with my progress. He has assured me that while he will eventually want me to work my way off of reliance on the pain meds that he will not cut me off if I am need of them (which I was afraid of). Rather he suggested that after a few weeks I try using advil or tylenol for some of my pain and then if they don't help then using the pain meds. I feel comfortable with that.
He okayed me to have a shower...YAY!!!...since my staples got removed. Apparently, I could have showered sooner by wrapping myself in saran wrap or some other crazy thing the nurses told me before discharge but I thought I could make due with sponge baths for a week or so.
He okayed me to start some no resistance stationary biking, gentle yoga stretches and pool walking.
I have not opted for PT at this time but he will write me a script for it if I want.
Used a cane today while I was out but noticed that when I started to get tired my gait wasn't very good so when I got home I switched back to the walker. I have to find a balance now of doing enough and not doing too much. When I came home today I took a nice nap. Hopefully, I can get some sleep tonight too.
I am so looking forward to my body doing the things it was designed to do once again. Maybe by next year I'll be sitting cross legged again.
Thank you all for your encouragement.
Sheri