Thanks so much for your post. It is great to hear someone post a story such as yours.

I will look into the books you mentioned. Pain meds have not helped, nothing has helped really. I also learned to push just a little at a time. fmichael told me of Shinzen Young's book, Break Through Pain. It taught me, through meditation not to be afraid of the pain. I don't know where I would be today without that book.

You have inspired me to get back into it more often. And, I had been thinking of doing some kind of tai chi or something, as my body has really been getting tighter, and my ability to move more difficult.

If you could share here or by PM Dvds or other ways to learn beginning pilates or other movement work other than going to classes, that would be great.

With the help of my service dog, I do go walking. It is not easy, and I practically collapse after, but I do it.

I applaud all you courage, perseverance and very hard work.

Well done!!!