Thanks everyone.

I am willing to bet there are some out there who think I didn't give the drop bars enough of a try.... or didn't lean in or down more, or the bike doesn't fit, or whatever.

This isn't a matter of simply not liking drop bars. Rather, I am unwilling to force my left wrist with the implant to bend in positions it doesn't want to (and shouldn't) go, or raise the bars 6 inches. There is no one right way that works for everyone. Some love to be stretched out on the bike -- great!! Some don't -- great!! What we all have in common is that we're all getting out there and doing something that's good for us. This setup may keep me riding even longer. If my wrist implant breaks down, squeezing the levers from even the hoods may be impossible. So -- whatever keeps me, you, and anyone else riding, walking, running, or whatever for as long I/you/they can -- great!