thanks for the replies. The feeling of being alone is one of the most ominous. No one in my family or my wife's family has ever heard of it. Me neither for that matter. I was so prideful because I never went to the doctor. . . now I will become a close friend of one.

For those of you on the blood thinner . . . is it that bad. Some people choose not to have it because of the trouble. Seems like a good trade to me. Less chance for a second surgery for a pill a day.

Think I will like the click too. A conversational piece you know. Thanks again for the support. I will be drop'n notes and blab'n away as it makes me feel better. Chow!