Jeri...Altho I have no help to offer, you certainly have all my sympathy. When my septic tank backed up a couple of weeks ago, spreading sewage straight from the toilet's mouth all thru the bathroom, parts of the kitchen, living room and bathroom, I indeed felt like going back to my old trusty outhouse. Good luck! I had to have my septic tank pumped, then the lines--blocked by the back-up--professionally snaked. The whole mess cost a bundle, and I'm not done replacing ruined stuff yet. Hope you get help fast...