hi all sorry iv'e not had time to report back as Helen came home on Monday and iv'e been rushed off my feet at home and work. But she is doing really well. she has her pc back on line so i'm sure she'll post something herself soon. But i would like to say the biggest thank you to you all for your messages, you cannot appreciate how much they have helped me cope with Helen's surgery, to know that there are other people out there who know what i'm going through was so helpful. I did'nt know about this web site and i've been having a good read and it has helped enourmously take care all of you and a final big thankyou Mick. Helen's little brother.