Smokin, they are doing much better, thanks. 1 of them sustained 2 tears in different spots of the stem and it's unable to stand up without splints on those spots. Most of the old pistols that had grown near the tear spots have died or are badly withered but above and below them seem to be ok. I wish I had a dang camera to take some pics...the leaves at those spots actually are pretty good so I'm thinking positive on a rejuvenation.
The other plants seem to be pretty good now and I've taken off most of the splints.

so far so good...for the most part.