I managed to make it through the rest of yesterday without a vicodin. One of my neighbors dropped by and when I can visit with someone I like...the pain recedes into the background.  Not all them time - but when it does I'm grateful.  Then I took a hot bath and meditated my 15 mintues a day - I've only missed maybe one or two days.  I was asleep by nine - got up at 8, out of bed by 8:30.  I've written 1400 words.  which is great.  I have a doc appt today.