Don-Yes, since she hasn't had an x-ray, you definitely should NOT lose any time getting one....b/c she may have pneumonia, not bronchitis. Please let us know/keep us posted, K?

Trish, we will send a big prayer and thoughts for you on Sunday (your packing day for the surgery). Thank you for reminding me about who REALLY lost whom. And what kind of truly satisfying relationship can you really have with a bimbo. But boy, it sure hurts lose someone to one!!!!!!

Kathy--hey your portion control and eat-half idea IS really a good one. It will definitely be on my Plan of Attack for my cruise in Nov. Also maybe alternating "good" days with "badder" (i.e. not TOTALLY bad, but a little bit bad) days---also being good for breakfast and lunch, then being bad at dinner....the main point is that we all keep sticking to whatever ways work for us and that we continue to cheer on, comfort and support each other. It really is a huge help to be able to touch base with others who get up every morning and face the exact same struggles...... Our group is GREAT!!