thanks, Momma ... sometimes I just want to punch someone - especially when they comment "but you look like you're doing good to me" ...

I now tell them - that when they see me in person, that I'm doing a bit better, but still hurting ... and when they don't see me - I'm usually home because it's just too exhausting to get with others or even go out for groceries - so I just stay home and deal with it ...

I try not to talk about the pain to others ... I have one friend that when I do say something, she has almost the same or MORE aches and pains than what I'm telling her ... so I quit saying anything! just hearing her drags me down ... it's hard to explain ... sorry - had to vent ... I'm okay, tho!

Tammy & Olhipie .. now I can smile and think of yous when I have my ice cream! mmmm, good!