Thanks, mskari85: I suspect you're correct about people returning to post with good news. Even I, with angst, was hesitant to post here (for a year!), until I realized that I might glean some good info. Indeed I am more scared that hurting today. I'll make a promise to myself and friends to get back when I have some good fodder to share!!

And thanks, Protector and MrsD: GREAT idea about the food and symptom journals. I've got a rough journal going, but will plan to be more comprehensive in 2017. Good New Year's Resolution!

And finally, Protector: You are SO interminably right!! As most of us know, evenings and nights are the worst- time to pay attention to every little ache and pain. I am quite a busy girl otherwise; wonder how to keep "dancing" until bedtime!