I had outpatient TKR at Mayo Florida on 11/15/23. I am 75 / female. I left the hospital the same day and was glad to be out. I live in a second floor flat. I could climb the 2 flights of stairs to my door using the hand rail and the " lead with good foot going up" "lead with the bad foot going down" mantra. Down is much harder. I keep a walker by my bed to use if I get up in the middle of the night. I have not been able to climb stairs with two feet in 18 months. This is my number one goal for my recovery. So far it is still too difficult at 4 weeks post opp. I have been told that establishing a normal gait is important. PT prefers that I not use a cane so I use it only when tired or going over uneven terrain. I believe more movement helps. I find sitting or lying down too long makes my pain worse. That said enough sleep is critical to recovery. I take Melatonin and I sleep comfortably for 8 hours per night. I am doing more than I thought I would be able to do. I am pushing myself a little bit but it makes me feel more confident with each step I accomplish. Everyone promises I will be happy I did this surgery 6 months from now. There is still a lot of pain and 6 months seems far away. Everyone is different. I hope you find some comfort in these posts and this community. I wish you a speedy recovery and a Happy Holiday.