[dshobbies]

rjay,

Bowel problems and proper function are nothing to laugh at though the brunt of many jokes. I'm sorry you're still having problems and hope that your current regimen provides the relief you need. Is this definitely a medicinal problem and not related to your back?

Also, just a suggestion, you say you use heat on your back, among other things. You might want to try ice or a combo of heat and ice. Heat is good for muscles but you have some scar tissue and probably some swelling. Ice will help reduce it, albeit temporarily.

As per the jokes, please read on, though it's been awhile so I may get it wrong.

One day, various body parts were discussing which should be the boss of the body. The heart claimed to keep the body beating and pumped the life's blood and should be the boss. They eyes claimed they gave the body sight and led it where it was going and should be the boss. The brain boasted that it kept all the body functioning as one unit and that it should definitely be the boss.

When the asshold stated that it wanted to be the boss, all the other body parts started laughing and in unison said, 'don't be ridiculous, you can't be the boss'.

But the asshold decided to show them and closed up. Soon the heart was beating erratically. They eyes began watering and couldn't focus. The brain became blubbery and confused.

This goes to demonstrate - to be a boss you don't have to have a heart, foresight or even a smart brain... you just have to be an asshole!