[UCANSEE2]

If you could so tolerate pain, what’s up with getting the joint replacement?

Tolerating pain works on a short term basis better than on a long term one.

Since 'pain' is all a mental construct in the brain, even if you learn to tolerate it, the mind will eventually force you to 'feel' it again. It is the body's way of protecting itself from death.

[Blueflag]

My experience, however perceived, is that my pain is tolerable and rapidly diminishing. Your mileage may vary.