Before I had my hip surgery I set a goal to be a star rehab patient and regain the right to drive my car again as soon as possible. I had some complications from medication side effects but otherwise I believe I was a star rehab patient. My first walk on my new joint was 200 feet long and that was the criteria to be released. Today I had my two week check up and I was really hoping to hear the doc tell me I could drive again. To achieve that goal I rigorously completed my physical therapy exercises and daily walks. I still use the cane but I walk with confidence. I worked hard. Today the doc said I could drive again as long as I don't take pain medication which I haven't been taking except to sleep at night. Goal Achieved! Man, that sure feels good. Am I going to drive? No, not today, not tomorrow, and maybe not even this week. But I can drive and that makes all the difference. Freedom!!!!
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