Please note that I did not say not to strengthen, I said to be very careful with strengthening excercises.
Terribly sorry my opinion ****** you off, I was only trying to give pianoplayer another point oif veiw.

Pianoplayer, have you come to any decisions with regard to how you are going to handle this? Don't forget what Tam said, post for help looking for good airfares etc. if you need it. Good luck. My prayers are with you.