Hi, Steve: Just wanted to welcome you to AMOS. I'm sure you'll find that this is a terrific support system, I know I sure have. I'm meeting lots of great people on here, and what's nice is that they know exactly what we're going through...The difficulties, the fears, and the victories. I wish you the best of luck on your journey to the losing side, and hope you'll pray for me also; I'm scheduled to have surgery on August 19th and have my pre-op testing scheduled for July 29th and nutritional class for July 31st. I'm not nervous or scared yet, but I can't say that won't change come August! LOL Please let me know if I can help in any way! Good luck and God Bless!