Oh Momz, hope the flare subsides for you today!

I used to drive a manual trans... my ex promised me an automatic b4 we got married, but after my 1st surgery he decided that I didn't go anywhere anyway, so why would I need a new car? (I told him a used would be fine) Besides, that would mean HE would have to wait before he could trade his 2002 for a 2004. Jerk. After the 2nd surgery (right rib resection) it was AWFUL. SO painful! Oh, throw in 2 hurricane evacuations - in stop and go, bumper to bumper traffic from Ft. Laud to ATL. Then after the 3rd surgery (left rib resection) I could no longer reach over with the left arm to shift into 1st, 3rd and R. I'm certain that this hampered my recovery.

1 year after the 4th surgery (pec minor release) I gave my car to my daughter and started driving my Mom's automatic VW Jetta. The doors are so heavy and they don't stay open so they are constantly slamming into my shoulders as I enter/exit the vehicle. It's beating me to death!! I'm beginning to see that my driving days are numbered.

Be kind to yourself Momz and refuse the manual transmission - even if it means not going somewhere.

Anne