What a great idea for a thread, Mark!

I can only add that patience is needed for some things. I was really excited last week when one year after the neck dissection that affected the range of motion of the same side arm, I discovered that I have miraculously regained complete range of motion and strength! And I also remember the turkey wattle that completely disappeared at 6 months. And I can now whistle for my dogs just like before. I ran for a couple of months just to prove that I could, then quit for the same reason I did when much younger -- bad knees. But I can run if I want to!

So take note, all who feel bad now. Life gets better and in some cases so close to how it used to be that the differences don't matter. Right, Mark? Who needs popcorn anyway?!
Joanna