Hi, darlas1967. You did not offend me at all. I am sorry that I did not respond sooner. I'm beginning to feel a little better, the first few weeks were excruciating. I bought silky type sheets so I could turn over more easily. I'm almost 80, I can't believe it -- I still limp when I walk, I'm afraid of losing my balance sometimes but I am feeling a little better. So I look forward to it getting even better, but as I said, I am far - far - from perfect. One doctor told me I should have my knees and other hip done, too, but -- I'll wait and see, even if a surgeon will work on me, sometimes they stop at 80. But little by little it's getting better. Take care.