Victoria- i can honestly say that 10 or 11 months ago I would have never thought I would read the words "liberating" and "ACUTE" pain in the same sentence!! But you're right, I think.
JKat- I hope you get more help than you think you will from your outlaws....errr in laws.
Mucker - again, good luck, and hope it turns out great!!!
I (hate?) TOS- first... GREAT screenname. and.... best of luck with the surgery. I forget- are you living in denver, or will you be staying there for a while after surgery? again....take it easy.

best of luck to all.... Prayers and thoughts and crossed fingers, all that, so that it all goes well for you 3.