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[thisnewday]

Did 1.5 miles on the track yesterday. Was also able to lean far enough forward, and for long enough, to put on and tie my new shoes. As I expected, they were very helpful in cushioning the impact on my back as I walked. So, that's all good. The worst part is still that area over the hip where material for the bone grafts was taken. I was told that would be the case but sometimes just knowing doesn't help very much. Especially when what I really, really need, right now, is to get off the pain meds to eliminate the side effects that they produce. All in good time, I know, but I've really gotta push this toward its resolution. Because it's my life and no one else will...