Thanks so much for all the search info and good wishes...some people pray, I turn to the Mudcat! Will spend the day going through all suggestions. It's sort of a quandry, as bone-growth, as I understand it, develops with load-bearing activity. I've talked with my surgeon, but tho he is a superlative technician, his communication skills are minimal. PTherapist says keep moving, but only so long as it doesn't hurt too much. So I've cut down the length of my daily walk and have given up heavy yard work for the time being.

Amos...Songs I learned at my mother's knee, and other low places, did include" Oh Nancy, Stay away from Cement Trucks Today." but failed to warn me about double rig vehicles carrying asphalt. Who knew?