Thank-you for your post (and service!). It is encouraging to hear you would do it again! I am planning BTKA in 6 months (had it recommended 20 years ago, but haven't felt the time was right until now). I am trying to be prepared without being obsessed. I no longer can sit through a movie or fly without great discomfort and stairs are very difficult. I am writing down what I can't do or what is difficult so I can look back upon my starting point and be encouraged. I drive a manual transmission car. In your opinion, when with I be able to try driving that?View Thread