[dshobbies]

Diane,

Most of us spend years suffering before taking that leap, wasting precious time, especially with a granddaughter who needs Grandma's special attention.

Aside from my leg which was an extreme complication (I know of only 1other similar problem) my biggest recooperative obstacle was in the bathroom arena. In retrospect, that's not too bad though going through it was difficult. The trick is finding the right combo of laxatives. Should this become your problem, just post it and I'm sure you'll get all the suggestions you can use. Everyone's different so try them all. I hope your surgery goes so smoothly that this too becomes your only hurdle.

All surgeries create anxiety so don't worry when you feel like climbing the walls. A little paint will cover any clawing marks. I wish you the best of luck and I know you're in the best hands, times 2.

It was wonderful meeting you and please post often. We're here to help and support. Dale