BHR in Belgium September 7th, BHR band, LA picnic

[Guest guest]

Well, I just made my plane reservations for my second resurfacing on

September 7th with Dr. De Smet. Everything is a lot more expensive

this time around due to increased administrative costs, the current

dollar/euro exchange rate, and the time of year, but it's all well

worth it to get out of this funk I'm in.

I was on a great roll with my tennis after my left resurface in '02

and I was even able to get in a good year and a half of competitive

tennis before the right one started acting up. It's now been 3

months since I've picked up a racquet and although I have no hip

pain, I find myself getting depressed and frustrated more often than

not due to inactivity. I believe the stress from depression can be

unhealthy and can suppress the immune system, so I'm moving into

action and doing something about it!

I wish I could have joined the BHR Band in August, but I just

couldn't get my support group in place by then. Best of luck to all

of you...I'll be right behind you. PS I'll start checking out

different parks for our surfacehippy picnic in LA. Would some time

in August be ok for everyone in the area?

Best, Donna 11/13/02 LBHR De Smet