Thanks, it sounds like we have very similar issues. About pushing it, I last saw my surgeon, April , last year, I told my neighbor that I was going to over do everything, before I saw him, I rode for miles, stretched , I can't walk much, but my knee felt ok, the day I saw him. Figures, right ! I'm like you though, I don't want to make it worse. After seeing this blog, I actually think something can be done, I felt like I was just pushed out the door, because they are so busy. I'm wondering if mine might be some sciatic nerve issue. Good Luck!