THANKS so much to all three for your tips, ideas and encouragement. It was exactly what i needed. I go back next week for my first assessment, this just happened 4 days ago, and i will definitely let the doc know i want to see an orthopaedic surgeon just for a proper assessment to see the union of bones will be smack on. Glad you mentioned this. I feel much better snojones with the positive comments about muscle memory. Feeling at ease hearing that. I'm doing mental visualization seeing myself play and change chords etc to keep the mental aspect up. [br]I'm glad i reached out, really appreciate the wise words!