LiveLoveandTrust, I can't say enough good things about your post. You hit the nail on head with it. You are completely right and wish I read it when I started this TOS journey. I had two surgeries already and was still feeling down until I finally sat myself down and did some real soul searching. I stay grateful for the awesome support that I have had from family and close friends and grateful for the things that I can do. I am over 16 months post surgery and I am grateful for every little improvement that I continue to see.