Thanks ya'll! I'm here but just to check in. I couldn't stand it any longer. I'm not really comfortable in my chair right now so I can't stay on. After my staples are removed on Wednesday, it should be much better. It still pinches a bit to get up and down but every day it gets just a little better. Wanted to thank everyone for the kind words and well wishes. I've really missed you! Can't wait until I'm back full time, though. I had a 1 1/2 pound fibroid removed. I can't believe it was that big! I wish I could look at a lot of pics but I've got to get back to the recliner. I've been living in it. Duke has stayed with me almost the whole time. Poor Doogie can't understand why he can't crawl up on my stomach. I'll be so glad when things are back to normal.