thanks everyone. i have a cycle-ops fluid which seems very sturdy. i took a walk with my daughter today to cvs and the food store. oh yes, and our little ****z tu buddy in his dog stroller (completely my daughters idea getting the stroller, but the cutest thing). but that was a very leisurely mile walk and felt so good to do something. i am up 3lbs already i don't want to go up any more. once i can start peddling at little intervals during the day i know i will feel so much better.

i have also been keeping my sling off for short whiles during the day. i am still sleeping in a recliner and cannot wait to get back into a bed.

latelatebloomer-what a consolation, thanks. what my little peddaling is a far cry from a spin class so you i am sure the dr. will give me the ok.

joann