Sure, that is possible if you want to spend the time wrapping every function in your code with a try/catch block. Most people don't, and so we provide automatic code instrumentation. You can't just wrap your js file in a single try/catch.
My transition from sitting to standing took a little less than a month to get used to. I would recommend placing your desk next to a wall so you have something to lean on. It is a great way to prolong your standing time when starting the transition.
As for initial discomfort it was fairly minimal. In fact I soon began to appreciate the soreness as it allowed me to fall asleep faster as well as improving the quality of my sleep.
I have been using a standing desk for almost a year now. I would recommend the Utby from Ikea for a more economical and permanent solution. My current Utby setup: http://post.ly/2hqhN
For those of you who dont have FB or dont want to login:
Time
Saturday, November 13 at 12:00pm - November 14 at 12:00pm
Location WePay HQ
455 Portage Ave Ste B
Palo Alto, CA
Created By
Sophie Monroe, Bill Clerico
More Info Join us for our first ever 24 hour hackathon!
WePay founders will be holding a start up workshop for tips on how to start your own company. Rasmus Lerdorf will be available to help you with the WePay API as well as any of your PHP questions.
It's going to be 24 hours full of hacking, food, music and awesome prizes in the awesome new WePay HQ (we have an Oasis, no big deal.) What more could you ask for?
We'll have an IRC channel setup, and maybe some sort of video stream, if you'd like to participate remotely. Stay tuned.
I hung out at Coupa Cafe and University Coffee Cafe (in palo alto) last time I visited. Heard that hacker dojo in Mountain View is a must see. Good Luck!