Thank you to all the members of this board for keeping me company on this difficult journey. It has been so comforting to read everyone's posts and know that I am not alone. I have prayed and wished well for you and you have done the same and spoken informative and encouraging things to me. Many times I didn't feel well enough to type my thanks and responses. I realize that many of us still have problems after surgery. I have read your stories and realize that we are facing life long "challenges" if that is the word to use. At this point in my recovery, I feel some improvements, but still experience some old and new problems. After my experiences so far, I am glad had the surgery. Keep up the good work that goes on here. I will continue to read the discussions on this site and hopefully join in. Thank you! May you be blessed with many pain free and healthy days!