So glad to hear you are doing so well that there's no need for the PT!I just got my bandages off at the doctors today.
When I was there they told me they saw no reason for me to do physical therapy.
She paraded me in front of the surgeon.
He said.... Yeah that's the guy who got up right after surgery went to the bathroom and put pants on... And laughed.
Yeah things are good.....I got called into the shop today. Spent 6 hours working on a junk BMW no one else wanted to look at.
What upset me is when it was done they didn't even offer me gas money..... But what ever. Might be a little harder to get me there next time.
I told the wife that's all I really wanted.... Just a few bucks to cover my gas....I mean they charged out $100 an hour..... We have a good relationship but it's still nice to have them offer.....

Totally agree You should not even have to mention some compensation for your time and expense is in order.
Next call you might try, "Oh gee, I'm sorry but I've already agreed to go (fill in the blank) They offered to pay me for helping/fixing (fill in the blank).