YOGA...WAITING FOR REVISION...

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I have an appointment to consult Dr. Bradford in San Francisco Jan.

21. I wanted to see Dr Hu in the same office, but she books so far

out that I will have to make a second trip. (from Arizona). I also

heard that the wait time for surgery, after seeing Dr. Bradford, is 4

to 6 months...at least as long for Hu.... well, that leaves plenty of

time to try to get in better shape...

Yesterday I finally, after years of resistence, tried yoga, and it

was unbelievable! The instructor was great (very important, they say,

to avoid injury)....for so long I woulkdn't try ity because I was

embarrassed and afraid (of pain). It did hurt a bit, especially some

of the hard moves toward the end, but I woke up the next morning

STRAIGHT and WALKING, hips MOVING, instead of staggering around with

one leg numb, leaning forward and holding on to the counter! I am a

CONVERT> It also made me feel strong and confident...I'm going again

tomorrow.

It also made me REALLY wonder if I should allow my S.I. joints to be

fused. I want to retain as much motion as I can. Please give feedback-

-thanks so much. Jackie