My goodness, Renee, do NOT be sorry for not answering, please! I was really happy when I saw that you didn't answer, because I thought that perhaps you were finally able to lie down. But thank you for your thoughtfulness and gratitude; I'm sure anyone would have done it, but I just happened to be online at the time and was glad to take a turn. The people here are so helpful and encouraging, aren't they?!

Anyway, please keep us updated! I'm so sorry you're hurting so badly - sounds like you just might need to go ahead with this surgery, especially since gall bladders can get complicated when they get inflamed.

Thanks for your good wishes - my in-law family that lives around me is SO unsupportive, and it's really nice to have people that understand.