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I was sent home on Friday. Yeah! It was a little scary though - since we have steep stairs. So, I opted to spend a few days downstairs in our family room- we have a comfy chair and ottoman that functioned as a bed for a few nights. I was surprised that I was able to sleep- but then again- the pain medicine- oxycodone helped! This also dulled the pain so that I was relatively comfortable- just felt the pain when the medicine started to wear off.  I was taking 5 mg three – four times per day. Of course, I took many naps as well.

After about three days, I ventured up the stairs- my husband and neighbors helped to spot me so that I wouldn't fall. Of course, I used the crutches and took one step at a time- but I made it!