Hi Craig~~ Thanks for your kind thoughts. This has really scared me because it is taking so long for me to regain some semblance of health. It has been 10 days since the stones were blasted and although I am feeling better every day, the improvement can be measured only in the most miniscule of incrememts. Today I have to participate in a function that was organised over a month ago - before all of this kidney problem started - and I just can't avoid it. I'll have to take extra breakthrough medication just to attend, something I havent needed for three months. I hate being in this situation! But yes, I am a tiny bit better than I was yesterday and hopefully tomorrow I will be another tiny bit better and hopefully gradually I will return to my former level of health. My problem I suppose, is that this is making me very aware of what the word 'terminal' may mean, and I don't like it! Sorry, I'm not a whinger. But feeling so vulnerable -- well its not a place I like being!! Thanks again for your support. Cath