Keep well medicated Dan. I promise you, you won't be dependent on the crap after only a few weeks. Why hurt right? Get your rest, and, back into PT as soon as you can make the arrangements. Do you have plenty of help to get you to the hospital, home, and, up into the house? Ask them about using a walker in the house instead of the crutches. They may go for it to take the stress off the arms and shoulders. Hang in there...better days are coming...