I have no idea why I'm just seeing this, months later. But I wanted to thank you for your kind words and support. I hope that you are feeling a lot better now and I have decided to forgo the surgery for the time being. I lost a lot of weight, on purpose lol. It's helped a lot with the pain and the doctor told me just to keep exercising and keep my body strong and healthy and we're looking into possible injections for the pain. He told me that there's a possibility that I could do without the surgery so that's the route I'm going for right now with physical therapy, aquatic therapy, and exercise. I have to say I have a lot more energy and I'm feeling a lot more optimistic. But I just wanted to reach out because your message was very touching and sweet and I really appreciated it. God bless you!!