Hi Diane, I wanted to thank you for your post, what you said is very true. This web site and the people who make it up are a very special community to which I am thankful to have found and be a part of!! I am grateful for ALL the support I have recieved, and wanted to thank you personally. It has been a difficult decision, but with the encouragment and the postings, I feel that I am strong enough mentally to have the surgery and to be happy about it! Thank you again for your encouragement! Best wishes, Allison