I have spent the last 2 years with massive blood clots in my lungs 2 bone on bone knees and now after shingles left I have nerve pain that may never leave. I cannot wear a bra or waistbands I live in nightgowns and lol moo-moos. I put on a pair of shorts for my weigh in pic . I get dressed every morning and go to gym stength training. And 10 min on a recumbent bike. I pay for the waist band all day with nerve pain. . I have nothing as serious as you but somehow I feel you will do this. Good luck B.You sound like a fighter. None of us know what the. Other guy is going thru.