terrymorse , thanks for the kind words. But lots of folks are fighting problems like mine. What real 'dedication to your sport is' would be my good friend back home in Missouri. He is an avid tennis player (my age) who ran into a shoulder issue and he did not like risks and outlook presented WRT shoulder surgery. He undertook a long term rehab program and learned to play competitive tennis left handed! After about 2.5 years he was able to get back to (mostly) playing right handed. Now that is dedication.
dave