Romans8, I haven't yet had surgery (seriously considering it at this point) but for what it's worth, I asked Dr. Donahue about post surgery PT. Dr. D. says he doesn't recommend PT post-op because there's a risk it can cause damage. In light of my many negative PT experiences, I'm not surprised by this no PT position. I understand Dr. D. has his patients do a simple daily exercise post-op; you might want to reach out to them for specifics. Thanks for your detailed update. It's very helpful. Wishing you a smooth recovery!