Abby,

You sound like you have a good plan in dealing with all of this. I think taking care of our bodies when we are sick is extra important. I'm working on shedding about 30 pounds.

If you want any info on Mayo from a patient's perspective I'd be happy to tell you all about my experience.

Your arrangement with your daughter sounds great! I need to have my kids help out more too. I do way too much. All three of them have jobs. Our youngest is 17 and she helps me the most, she also works the least hours.

Take care.