Thanks Kelly for the very positive and informative response. It's funny you should say that about the Papillaries, because mine are on both sides of my tongue. They are rather large though. Since I never used to look so far back in my mouth, I have no idea how long they've looked like that. I feel like I'm on a very up close and personal basis with my mouth these days. I agree that I was way over the top. I'm still extremely worried, but will do my part on being proactive and lean on my faith in my maker. Like you said before, we are parents and that is another beast entirely. But I agree, one day at a time until I know something definitve. I love the saying, " Overprepare, then go with the flow."