Back - still a problem - expect surgery to correct - Friday of next week.
Fun part - in the pre-surgery tests an EKG showed that I have had a heart attack. apparently I missed it. The chart didn't. Scratching that obstacle off the list so I can get the back fixed.
Pain pills for the back issue have a varied effect on my muse. Some days she's very cooperative, other days she says 'nahhhh..." But I AM writing. Not like I can go practice my gymnastics routine, after all.