it seems there is light at the end of the tunnel...pleased to be standing on two legs again, un-aided as well...in truth had to lean the cane against the wall to take the shot in the convex mirror, and my stance was a bit shaky...this is the rehab services lobby at the local hospital...the first visit for physiotherapy revealed a three month plan of bi-weekly sessions ahead...with down time after the surgery, a leg break seems to alter life for six months at least, a gruelling and tedious experience