Hi, I HAVE JUST JOINED AND HAVE READ POSTS BETWEEN YOU AND cATHIE AND AM FEELIG A BIT BETTER, KNOWING THAT WHAT I AM GOING THROUGH IS NORMAL, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MY VOICE AND SOME SWALLOWING ISSUES. I have not been doing a lot of walking, but will start today. Sounds like it helps. You really do not know what to expect and there is a lot more to the surgery and recovery than they tell you. 6 weeks and all will be better, doesn't even begin to tell the story. My voice is embarrassing, i sound like Minnie Mouse with bronchitis!!!Doesn't hurt, but cannot carry on a conversation, and then it just disappears. It is really weak and almost like a shortness of breathe. Now a lot of mucus and feels like a cold, just what i need. I hope that you all continue to improve, and i am so happy that i found this site, at least i can talk to someone that has been there and done that. I have not seen anyone with voice problems, is it just me. Thank you. Gramato3