so, i was wrong yesterday…my doctor DID have a solution for me…get in a pool he says to me today.  It will make a world of difference to get all the weight off your joints.  It sounded like heaven, and i wondered how fast i could activate that gym membership i have been talking about for 3 months.  Then reality hit.  To get in a pool, in public, i would have to first get in a swimming suit, in public.  As if THATS going to happen any time soon.