[quote=Maria]Hi, Eric
Crummy way to spend labor day - but Emory has a great hospital and you will be in very good hands. Once you have your scans back, I expect that things will start moving very quickly. Is there anyone in the Atlanta area to go to your consults with you? It helps to have someone take notes especially as you are in pain.
Maria [/quote]

Thanks for the welcome Maria,
No, I have no family or good friends to drag me around. I don't drive anymore even though I'm only 56. My Dad (a retired pharmacist) was here from IL the other day to take me for the scans. My sister and step-dad are both Dr.s and I've given full permission for my Emory Dr. to discuss anything with any of them.

To be honest, I'm not really sure this whole thing has really hit me yet. I know I'm dam sick of seeing all these all you can eat buffet commercials on TV. They are killing me!!!
E.