Sharon--I'm so happy to hear that your surgery went well. Sorry about the post-epid. pain. You have my kudos for just having the guts to try that! No way was anyone sticking a big needle in this back! I went with the pump. Even though I knew it would only give me so much, I just felt like I was helping myself by pushing, pushing and pushing that little button. Are you home now? I'm assuming so, since you have posted here, but maybe you have a laptop? Hehe. Anyway...I hope everything continues to go well for you, and I look forward to seeing you at the next support group meeting. If any questions arise, feel free to contact me. Take care. Tracy