I understand the need to go and vacation...before all that potential possible 'bedrest'.... I truly hope this does SOMETHING to ease your pain!

Good person, best person...I truly want some parts of your pain GONE! I for one also, would be far happier knowing someone I respect is free of those...well, how to put it well? Danged loose screws in your back! That must be a constant worry about any basic function of life in general for sure.

Am I right in surmising, that after the surgery, you will be in some sort of 'frame'? THAT does not sound like fun at all! Actually less than? Silly question...but needed to ask.

Oh! Yes! Remember? Don't fall! !'s
Do keep us all up to date or...let others help you do so...
May your good pain-free 'events' be this! And, maybe a few more? You've earned them...the pain-free ness of course.- j