thanks again to everyone! i see ortho this week and will definitely make sure he knows my goals and that my bones have a good union, and that there are not any angulation issues so i can get full use back. i am so full of gratitude for all the expert advise, encouragement, i feel very hopeful. thanks Sasha for the pic. i have been doing this, but i'll give it another week. i am such a fighter, so going after things too soon is my problem. im doing mental memory playing, to try to keep myself where i am at best i can anyway cheers