hi!
i seem to be doing better than most of the poeple who have posted here! I am off pain meds for the first time in years although there is pain and have a bit of troble deep breathing. tomorrow will be one week. I can walk around well and have done some gardening, and photography, not ready for work as i am a sculptor and need to lift lots of weight. I have always had a very positive attitude and know that i will need one well into my future. this will not take over my life, but will meld into it.