My excuse for being so tardy with this is, I think, a valid one: I've been in the hospital. My old liver is no longer performing up to par, causing a troubling buildup of fluid in the abdomen, which crowds the parts around it, notably the lungs. This reduces lung capacity and limits the supply of oxygen to the brain. Also, it hurts. In order to keep up with this drainage, which is necessary from time to time, a catheter has been installed in my abdomen. I now have a day-and-night care-giver who looks after this. Apart from all this, and my back problem, I'm fine. I send the warmest and most sincere good wishes to all here. Be well. Fran
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