Yes I am glad to be back, mainly pain free but I still do take some meds as I said and yesterday had a block to help keep me symptom free....My right side is not painful but Im sooooo noticing the lack of strength, always dropping things so I know it wont be long until I need that side done...Not looking forward to more pain but dont need to hold off too long as I dont want permanent damage...I'll be seeing my thoracic surgeon soon here locally as he did a good job on the left and dont want to travel so far to Colorado...plus my mother couldnt stand not to smoke there...lol....I heard you cant even smoke in a car there now....Thanks Mark n Goober for the welcome back and I'll see you guys here often now...Amy