On Sat, 18 Mar 2006 21:35:03 -0500, ~patches~
> wrote:

>Thanks Dams and glad to see you back. I have strict orders not to raise
>my arms beyond shoulder height, only as high as straigh horizontal no
>further. No reaching and bending a problem as well as lifting.
>Straight out in front of me work is fine. DH gets any of my big pots I
>need down in the morning so can at least still cook. He reorganized my
>lazy susan cupboard but the only way I can use that is to sit on the
>floor. It's likely a pretty funny sight to say the least. You all know
>how much canning I do so I'm pretty worried this is going to hinder
>that. DH said he will help but dang it all this is my domain. I
>appreciate his help but I want to do it all myself. This winter has
>been really rough so hopefully things will improve. I have an
>appointment with the doc shortly.

Oh man, this sounds terrible, Patches. (

I read in another post that you'll be consulting with a neurosurgeon.
If s/he is good, you'll feel so much better after surgery. I know
that I did, when mine repaired my lower back.

Take good care of yourself. We're here for you.

Gentle hugs,
Carol