Thanks, Eric. I tried again, and the number worked this time. Yikes ... 7 to 10 days, and I'll begin. I'm excited and a bit apprehensive,but am going to give it my best go. I'll check in and let you know how it goes with me. I have an appt. with my GI tomorrow. Wonder if I should tell him about this? He's a good guy, so I probably will.