Gary -- I had to laugh out loud when you talked about praying to God Almighty about regular bowel movements. Because I have done just that many times -- and I always make sure to give thanks when they come...

And yes, we men are wimps when it comes to pain... On some of my worst constipation days, I literally whimpered in the bathroom... it wasn't pretty...

Thankfully I have a wonderful wife who prays hard for me and cares well for me...

I will talk with my doctor tomorrow -- I have another follow-up -- about getting off the meds... I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet for a little while and feel worse in order to be regular...

THanks for the help...