It's been a while since I last posted.  My orthopedic problems have gotten worse.  I saw another doctor for a second opinion, and he said he wouldn't feel comfortable doing surgery and recommended I go to either Rothman Institute in Philly; Hershey Med. Center; or, Johns Hopkins Univ.  I have decided to go to Rothman, but I'll have to wait until I go on Medicare, since my insurance won't cover it, even as an out-of-network provider.  

I'd really like to get to a point where I am just normal again.