I hear ya! 10 vertebra operated on so far... others damaged and cord still deformed at 3 places, etc., etc. This next surgery is mainly stabilizing. Electronic implant in the back already; they may add another in the neck. Hoping they'll throw in surround sound if so with my remote controls - given my frequent flyer miles & $200k per implant, they should, lol!!!
Was in the gym 16 to 20 hours a week just 4 years ago and beating it up... now dropping weight fast just because of the pain-nausea. Preferred when I was losing it from 4 to 5 hour work outs, including 120 mins on the elliptical and 45 mins in the pool! Those were the days...not long ago actually.