My Orthopedic Surgeon was very pleased with my ROM (range of motion) and has removed the Sling. I also am cleared to drive - can lift up to 10 lbs but to start small and work up. No overhead lifting or reaching. 

I start physical therapy next week for the initial eval and then every M W F at 10;30 till March 2. I see the Doc again in 7 weeks. 

I am so happy. 

I don't plan to do everything I want all at once. I will take things slow. I do want to go out this afternoon, with the husband in the car, to see how it feels to drive. It should be fine. Getting my ability back to drive is HUGE. It's my independence. 

I still will need some help in some things, like lifting the Cast iron skillet out of the oven - or off the stove. It's HEAVY! There are just a few meals I use the cast iron. 

Yesterday I put my sling on - and I used my Bissel featherweight vacuum so I could do my hardwood floors. I only used my left arm. I may strap up the sling for that type of housework for a while just so I don't accidentally forget and use my right arm. I'll play that by ear. 

Tomorrow I will weigh myself - to see if I gained any weight. I still fit in my jeans so if I did, it wasn't much but when you aren't moving, you gain.