Thanks so much for the encouragement. It so easy to become self absorbed. I am constantly THINKING about this; I know it's not good but I can't help it.:cry
I 've forgotten who asked, but no I don't know if I'm approved yet. I just started the whole process a couple of weeks ago. I've done everything except the gallbadder US, which I'm doing on Monday. So I'll have from December to April to do nothing but WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!