Hi Dawn,
I wish I lived less than 2500 miles away from you..I would drive you to the hospital. I am sure that you will recieve a lot of support from the people here...I am new and having surgery in two weeks and have received so much support and help from this site.
My favorite joke as a kid was.."What's worse than a match in a fireworks factory? "a flood in a fizzies factory."
I like your sense of humor!
I had back surgery 18 months ago and the doctor was angry because it took much longer than he expected because, as he said angrily...."there was so much fat I had to cut through."
It went fine, and I am not in excruciating pain any more but, the weight I am carrying is preventing me from being able to do much exercise.
I am glad that you found that book....good luck and keep in touch. Maureen