Your attitude "I’m 64 and active, but I’m listening to my body and giving it a year" is exactly right, yesterday I realized I am over 9 month from complex rotator cuff surgery, and I haven't reached 100% yet. Today I am listening to my body - I will be doing lighter tasks!

I am 74 and 13 years past my last two hip revision surgeries, 19 from the original implants - now I find myself wondering if every new tweak or pain is a sign that they are wearing out, even though the surgeon told me last year that they look good.

It is important for those of us who have healed and have a good life to encourage those who are struggling. Too bad surgeons are not quite honest about what they need by 4-6-8 week recovery times!