Thanks for the responses. I've been having a pity party these past few days, but of course focusing on positive things is better for healing than the pity party. I so glad that all of you were able to get through and heal. This will take as long as it takes and I am looking forward to eventually having a rematch with that root.

Jessmarimba, I am glad you were able to reach a compromise with your body. I will certainly need to ease my way back on the trail when the time comes...take my time, focus on skills, and so forth.

I think living by myself makes the pity party easier...but will work on that