Re Lil It certainly makes more sense to me to start with investigating possible non-surgical remedies before one goes under the knife.
It Absolutely does Lil. BTW, I am mot even thinking about or needing surgery.

I have one of these things every couple of years. It mostly gets old real fast and my PMA goes out the window. I got over the feelings I "Have to work" and cant take a week off. I discovered I am more than what I do, worth more than what I earn.

It's sort of like when the barn burnt, now I can see the moon coming up.

Lou