Thanks guys.... I'm not sure whats going on - I'm only gettting down like 2 ensures a day, and the broth is just plain boullion - no nutritional value other then salt and liquid.... levels have almost doubled though in last few months.

Mrs. D, thanks for advice on taking supplements for surgery.... they are doing a decomopression interbody fusion at L4-L5, and to go thru all I will have to - it better work. I dont drink or smoke or take nsaids, so that sholdnt be an issue at least. Got to be prepared......