I think someone told me once that the use of an OP may just be to relieve worry/guilt; ie. a distraction.
((((hugs)))) to you. I know how hard this is, the thought of Ow pops in my mind every now and again. But you have had a good focus on yourself, you can weather this bump in the road.
Take care and stop back once in a while just to say 'hi'. T