4 weeks Today! Still need the cane but I can tell it won't be too much longer before I begin to leave it behind.
Blood thinners and stockings are done as of today. Will continue to take Vitamin C (500 mg a day) and low dose asprin.
I had my best day of Physical Therapy so far ever this morning, less pain, more flexibility. Therapist is stretching me just barely shy of that magic 90 degree mark. Able to do straight leg lifts w/o strap or assistance, although they are difficult.
Walking 300+ yards a day without having to stop and two 30 minute sessions on the stationary recumbent bike. Stamina/energy is up and down, but improving every day, feeling about 80% normal at this time.
Incision continues to heal well but I've still got those darn strips on my butt, doc's office says they need to stay until they fall off. Darn things itch at night.
Now that the swelling is nearly completely gone (just some on the upper end of hip), I've noticed some shrinking of my thigh muscle. PT says its atrophy, which really surprised me. Planning on specific exercises to address this development. Started to use ankle weights for knee bends.