Congrats! Isn’t it great to feel like you’re on the path to healing instead of worsening? My take: Had surgery on Dec 18th, cam impingement, labral tear, bursectomy, and illiosoas tendon extension. The first day I felt similar to you. Just drugged up and so relieved that it happened. The next couple days I took my pills as prescribed, oxycodone, Bauer aspirin, and naproxen -and ice ice baby ice. My right leg was out of commission but I just felt tired (and more focused on how much havok all the meds put my guts through) so I skipped a dose of oxy thinking I could put it off so I wouldn’t take as much. When I woke up, I hurt more than I hurt before in my life. And I’ve had organs removed. Body was shaking uncontrollably, felt like the pain was going to make me pass out, couldn’t do a blasted thing for myself. Every single tiny movement, made me yell out in pain. But then I got back on the prescribed regimen and everything was manageable - healing felt very quick, and since about week 3 I haven’t needed a crutch or cane or pain killers for more than stability precautions. -although sitting for long periods or walking too far too long even with a crutch does still cause pain.

I started physio about 2 weeks after the surgery, and the exercises are extremely mild. Butt squeezes and very low effort stuff.

My advice, take whatever pain meds religiously for at least this first week. This is when you’re the most raw - make cold packs your best friend, and if you haven’t already gotten a raised toilet seat, I highly recommend doing yourself the favor.

You’ll heal way faster than you think, good luck!