Thanks for reading my story. After this, I am going to read about you. It sounds like you had it really bad. What has your Dr. said about your next surgery? Are you nervous or happy to get your hardware out? The screw by my knee bugs me alot so I can't wait to get mine out. I don't know anyone who has had this done so you will have to let me know what happens. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Well i am gonna go so I can read your story. Let me know when you start to ride again. Feb. 22 I race again in Chico, Ca. So hopefully I won't be too slow. Take care...