Yep, people say you look good, but inside it hurts. PN doesn't show, and neither do 7 inch rods in the neck. I often wondered if they could put the rods on the outside of the neck....maybe then people will understand why you don't lift heavy things, or do heavy labor. Disability isn't something any of us want. If we walked around with this showing on our bodies, maybe the light bulb will go on for them! Some folks are just dim up stairs, missing the taco on the taco platter. Thank God we have NT. At least here there is some understanding of one anothers medical issues. Until someone experiences pain, or some medical issue, they just don't understand. You can't educated someone who is not able to Hear. I keep all of us in my prayers. ginnie