Craftlady- man that story would do it.. As far as weight gain, I have already been told I would loose weight. The condition I have has affected my thyroid, causing 10 extra pounds from the same weight I was for well over 25 years. I also know after my surgery, I will be back to doing the things I enjoyed the most- walking with my dogs two miles a day etc, able to get a job as this early retirement stinks.. ( lol), and this spring I hope to finish Zubin and Galina so that will mean back to shows etc. Both are really maturing and I can NOT WAIT until the spring circuit to start!