First to Beth, AMEN. I agree with you whole-heartedly.

Next to Mucker, I am fairly new and would hope you don't leave. I was on years ago, and am back due to a flare up. I hate to say I was happy to leave, but only because I was pain free. We need to find a way for the people who have a success stay on to support everyone else. Everyone has a different situation and a different reason for being here. Everyone needs a different course of action. Surgery, meds, PT. We should just be here to support everyones decision and offer what information we can. I am trying to cope with pain again after 6 years. I thought it was over. I was thrilled that I could skim my pool, play ball with my boys and carry my toddler without pain! I felt guilty that I could enjoy all these pleasures knowing it was rare. We all need to understand everyones unique situations. No one is the same.

Linda