Chrysti - thanks for your kind words! EC has left me with an unusual bond, if you will, to this board and all of you wonderful people. The people on this board were a life line for me while my Dad fought his fast and furious battle with EC. The only place I felt I could truly share and be truly honest and gather valuable info fast, was here. I read every day, but, sometimes it's just too painful to respond depending on the situation. Anyway, I am so thrilled your Dad is responding so well and I just know he will get his surgery! You are such a wonderful daughter Chrysti! No matter what your Dad's outcome is (I KNOW it will be wonderful though :-), you will be so honored to have been there as a caregiver for him. Please, keep us posted and you and your Dad are definitely in my thoughts and prayers!! karen