Was feeling very low yesterday - felt I wasn't getting anywhere. Got up this morning and sitting having an early morning cup of tea knocked both my sticks down side of chair onto floor - as hubbie was in the shower decided to go and get my grabber - walked easily down the hall (approx 35 ft) without my sticks and spotted the stick I used per op in the hall stand - picked that up and whether it is just because it is familiar, or the different handle ,it felt right. Used it until hubbie took me out - getting in and out of the car is getting easier with practice - not a very nice day weather wise so went to Tesco,'s and while he got the bits of shopping we needed had a walk around the clothing section. Then went to Pound and for bird seed - all in all about half an hours walk. Having a rest in bed now before lunch - but a happy bunny. The point of this post is to say to anyone feeling down at the mo, take heart - things can turn around so quickly.
Nice to hear your day turned out better than the one before Shirley 
...how many weeks since you had your operation?
How long since your op Shirley?
Hi Shirley
Well done that's fantastic. Sometimes we just do things almost without thinking and listening to our bodies.
Hope your good days continue ☺
Linnet x
25 days post op
i thought i would try and use the stick i had pre op - funky flowery and foldable - but when i was adjusting the height i managed to break it! 
I tried with the walking stick I had before as it was less cumbersome than the crutches, but it did not feel very steady, so I kept on with a crutch as there was more support with that and it felt safer. Was able to give that up at 6 weeks though much to my relief. Sounds as though you are doing well.
Your right shirley - it does get better!!! I am 11 weeks post op and can't believe the progress i have made. Believe me, i worked hard for it and have had many sleepless nights, but all in all, its getting much better!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery! Ginny USA NJ 
Hi Shirley i am 9 weeks post OP and i thought i was on the way forward bjt foolishlyi have pushed myself to hard i thought because i felt good was managing. to do most things for myself for some reason I got upthis weekend and i feel totally down in the dumps cant be bothered to talk to anyone and nowto knock it on the head i have a pain in my hip i had started to get rid of i feel so frustrated with myself i could scream as i have no one but myself to blame i was hear a few weeks ago and did nothing but blubber no more smartness for me take it easy all newbies its not worth it