hi Morgan,

I will send you a PM in the next day or so on most of this stuff, that way we can let Velkyn have this thread back, cuz we are :Off-Topic:

Thanks Velkyn :)

but for the record since I think addressing the pushing through pain question is important to address...

I was on crutches nine months total out of 18 including all three surgeries and the initial non weight bearing before the first op. No choice, I wanted to get better. I have a two story house and developed super upper body strength lifting up on triceps to get upstairs! I followed doctors instructions religiously. I did NOT push through pain and still don't. I figured the pain was telling me my limits. I believe I would've really screwed things up if I had hurried things along. Going slow, following recs and obtaining patience I never had before all helped me have the ability to heal as much as I have. Focus on the long term goal, mobility for as much of your life as possible. Don't be stubborn on the small right-now stuff, make sacrifices when needed to get there! ;)