Sorry didn't see your addendum Cheryl, unfortunately I don't have much choice about the sitting, it's either that or standing, both are uncomfortable in their own ways. I was going to take 2 weeks totally off from work, but need to save some vacation time in case my kid goes in for more surgery (he's 80% sure on getting something called a g-tube in 2 weeks), so instead I compromised and worked from home, meaning I have to be on my laptop all day. Sitting actually feels tolerable today which is a plus :)
I'd set three goals for myself this year: #1 fix the fissure problem once and for all or at least take my best shot at it, #2 figure out the source of my chronic chest pain, and #3 kick the Valium habit, and I kind of thought I was perfectly on track for achieving #1 until I discovered el bumpero AKA Mr. Party Pooper as I shall name him!