@lioness & @sueinmn I walked 1/4th mile yesterday. Of course, part of that was walking in the house. My husband told me at the end I was not dong steps. I got tired out. I may not go out today. My daughter is picking me up for lunch and then I have a hair appt. Thank your comments. I feel cutting down on Tramadol in a week is not good, but that is what my surgeon wanted plus to walk more. I'm going to send a message to see if I'm walking far enough or too much. I'm hurting on my left side today. By my L-4 & 5 out to my buttocks. I think it's just muscle, but I hope I didn't pull a screw out yesterday. Thanks for your comments. They mean a lot to me.