Hi: Two weeks ago today I was in the operating room. Yesterday I stopped the pain pills and all seems well. This Friday I have a follow up appointment with the surgeon at the hospital. Since the hospital is only three blocks from my home maybe I will walk to the appointment. But it is all uphill! Maybe I will take a cab then walk back. Maybe today or tomorrow I may take a walk around the block on the crutches. I wish you all well...Tom