Thanks for your words of encouragment on my surgery page, Karen! It really means a lot. I can relate to the cigarette thing too, I just quit a couple weeks ago, in preparation of surgery, & it still eats at me sometimes. But I know I have to do it. Just remember that it will speed up the healing process if you don't smoke too. BTW, congrats on the great weight loss so far! Best wishes to you... Jamie -surgery date, 10/09/02 =0)