@babette and @katp - I understand what you are saying. Before my first knee surgery, I was crutches - after years of taking a 3 mile walk every morning. I can remember seeing people walking around and really feeling jealous and angry as I thought "That person doesn't know how lucky she is to be walking. She doesn't even know to be grateful. I hate her." Really - and I'm not a hateful person. Pain and immobility can really alter one's perspective. Babette - I'm wishing you the best tomorrow as you see your surgeon and hoping this one is the one that turns things around. And @katp, I don't have a magic mix either. Wish I did. I hope you get some relief.