@jksawyers Run while you can!!!

I don't have a solid answer about enjoying a meal without the lean. Stay tuned!

I would encourage you to set weekly goals and write them down for all to see. Then hold yourself accountable to them. At first mine were eat lots of protein, get lots of fluid and get up and move around every hour. Those have stayed on the list but more specific time periods of walking are set. Once you get home it becomes a mind game.

I wouldn't put pressure on yourself for how your body looks. Be grateful for its ability to heal and be restored. It likely will not look like it did, but...I no longer have a curve and both legs are the same length! Not to mention I gained 2 inches! Oh...did I mention that I have not had the pain of before? I like how you are thinking though!

Walking on my own - as in without the walker? In the house I had it parked at about 4 weeks. Going outside, I would have it mainly as a protective barrier in case I got light-headed. That's really the only reason I used it in the house come to think of it. I think I mentioned the possibility that I will use it when I go out where there are lots of people. At this point I feel like a need a protective barrier to keep others from bumping into me, or someone's dog from running up to me. I was on a walk yesterday and this guy had his dog's leash out too loose - probably 10 feet and he just watched it as it came up to me. I just froze - so afraid I was going to be tripped.

Hope this helps. k