Because I can't drive for a few days, I played with my modem and finally figured out what the problem was: a loose wire not connecting the modem to the computer but connecting the modem to something (?) that hooks up to a whole different bunch of wires. I don't have to go to a wifi hotspot or use my phone to post! Good thing, because there's no wifi within walking distance.

Thanks for all the positive comments! Charley, I am planning to go to the Sea Music Festival. Last year instead of commuting from home I stayed in Groton but decided that this year I would stay in Mystic. Now I'm afraid the rooms I can afford there will be booked. I didn't want to book before I knew how the surgery would turn out. I'd better look for something soon.

This afternoon I walked about a quarter of a mile--four times around the circle of condos where I live. In the evening I walked to the neighborhood Chinese restaurant to meet a friend for dinner. She offered me a ride home, but I said I needed the exercise. Tomorrow I plan to do more, and by next week I should be back at the Y doing some of the easier exercise classes. I can't believe how quickly I am recovering. Having followed some of the BS threads, I know how fortunate I am.