@bernese53 I'm so glad you can play he cello again! I had a similar problem in that I couldn't hold my arms up or control their movement which I need to do with precise control because I am an artist. When you get what you love doing back from a surgeon who fixed your spine, it's a true gift. I pretty much feel the same as you about Mayo and my experience there. It completely changed my life for the better. It's my happy place and inspires me. It will keep getting better. Playing your cello is good therapy and music heals. Thanks for sharing your story with me. When you are cleared for physical therapy, you might want to try myofascial release to loosen your surgical scar tissue. Here is our discussion with lots of info. I do MFR and it has helped me. I also have thoracic outlet syndrome, and MFR helps that. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/