Hi ya'll (sound like Erin now!),

Pippi - really - don't try ANY exercising if the neuro nixed it for now. Remember, muscles have memory and bounce back quickly when you are able to exercise safely. What I do when it is nixed for me is just isometric - tighten then release the muscles just a couple of times each at different times and rotate - don't go through all the muscles in one sitting, ok? And stretching is just as important, so don't forget to stretch them out also. That'll keep them from turning to total mush without wearing you out.

Pat - Yoga was one suggested for me too, but I didn't get the chance to try it before I got really bad . I had some Pilates tapes that I tried, but they agravated my kneck even when I tried the modifications (I've had 3 neck surgeries, so it's REAL temperamental). Let me know how the Yoga tapes work - I'm good to go and really NEED to get back to something more than walking at this point.

Nancy and Xmas - love the stories! Sorry you're having so much trouble with that pool, Nancy, but your sense of humor about it is delightful! It must feel like the carrot dangled in the face though! What torture to be so close and yet so far.

Xmas, I have one of those hubby's too. My dad and brothers are also like that so l thought it was a gene thing for men until I met a gal whose husband couldn't even help her hang a little cafe curtain rod - he SUPER GLUED it!! What a goof!

Keep up the good humor everyone - laughter is the best medicine!