Hi and Merry Christmas,
Sorry to have to meet you here during the holidays.
I can only imagine that doing tile would be really hard on a
TOSser. I don't know what kind of work you are doing now
but it sounds like you need to pay attention to what your
body is telling you with the numbness and pain. Unfortunately
even with surgery, the body tends to act up in that same old
painful way, reminding you that you are not done suffering yet.
And yes, absolutely, it is very depressing when pain rears it's
ugly head again and again. See if you can get a reprieve from
doing the work you are doing now. A less taxing job may be what
you will have to do. Discuss with your MD ASAP. Cat