Two years ago I could barely walk from one room to another without falling, then I needed 18 months of braces and 8 months of PT. I set a goal to be once again able to walk at least 5 miles in a walk but was warned by the medical professionals that I never again would be able to do that. Ever since I managed to walk over 2 miles in a walk -- without cane for many months now, and without braces for the last several months because I healed that well -- I have said that when I walk at least 5 miles in a walk absolutely everyone needs to celebrate with a favorite sandwich and a favorite frozen treat. Even though I can NOT foot the bill I want everyone to know that even something said to be impossible isn't. Well, today, the "impossible happened" I took an over 5 mile walk. Aside from blisters, sweat, and sore muscles I feel absolutely GREAT! So, if you can afford yourself a favorite sandwich you normally would not treat yourself to and a favorite frozen treat -- or some other preferred delicacy -- celebrate with Steve and me. I wonder what I'll try next that I wasn't supposed to be able to do... Sometimes it pays to be stubborn. -- Sukie (not a vet) Ferret Health List co-moderator http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/ferrethealth FHL Archives fan http://ferrethealth.org/archive/ replacing http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org International Ferret Congress advisor http://www.ferretcongress.org [Posted in FML issue 5040]