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I just assumed I would bounce back a bit quicker. There are stories on line of people being able to walk unassisted after 2 weeks and basically doing their normal activities. I just don't see me being quite there in another 4 days. Oh well, live and learn. I must admit that for the most part it does seem to be a wee bit better every day. I just feel so tired all the time, and often still nauseous. Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and comfort. I am totally winging this alone as my significant other is in prison. I really wanted to go visit him this weekend, but it ain't looking likely. Again, thank you. God bless

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Stay ahead of the pain! This will help a lot. Alternate tylenol and ibuprofen, maybe even a pain pill at bedtime.
I guarantee you that at 10 days, my unassisted walking was measured in feet, not blocks. By a month I had left the crutches behind (wrist arthritis prevented use of a cane) unless I was out in public- then it was to keep from getting knocked down.
The tiredness is your body healing- rest as you can.