Oh you guys, thanks for all the imput. I really appreciate it. I've been eating like a penitent so no further attacks so I'm hoping inflamation gone by now. Many, many thanks for all the good wishes, as I know how powerful MC good wishes can be.

jeffp, good luck re Bonnie's scan...and thanks for the gas warning (weird tho that it doesn't exit gastrically...blow it out your shoulder doesn't seem anatomically possible!)

C-flat...did Julie keep her stones? Ultrasound showed I've quite a few myself and I heard somewhere that depending on the composition they can be quite pretty. Yeah, right. Still, I have a friend who is very interested in all things medical and has made me promise to save one for her.

Micca...very funny. Still, I hope it's a great line I dont have a chance to use!

Armed with good wishes and good info I feel better already. Thanks again, everybody.

Nancy