Hi Leesa,

Thank you... it's hard to remember all the trama our bodies go through during surgery, I'm slowly coming to the realization that I just have to be patient and wait for my body to heal itself. This site is great for getting an understanding of how long it took others to feel better or 'normal', since my doctor really doesn't tell me much. I wish they would issue a book of some sort explaning all the healing stages so we have an idea of what to expect for the first 6 months after these major surgeries.

I was told to expect to be off work for 6 months, I'll be grateful when I can get my collar off and gain some independance with driving again. I have cabin fever!

Today has been much better, my tears have all dried up, trying to remain positive that all this will work out with a happy ending.

Take care... Cathie