Mark and Ellen, thanks for the great advice. Ellen - Did you mean that a person shouldn't take any vitamins while undergoing radiation/chemo treatment? If so - I agree, my husband's radiation oncologist said the same thing, but I don't see why there would be any problem with it after the treatment has stopped. We were told it's always best to wait a few weeks before taking any vitamin and/or mineral supplement. Anyways - John doesn't take any supplements now - mostly because they are way too big for him to swallow and also he has a plethora of other pills he takes for various other ailments. Mark - those were some good tips, and I will try the elevation w/the board idea. He has tried a recliner and even several pillows and even a special "4-in-1" pillow that can be manipulated in different positions - but not much help - he somehow (don't ask me how!) always manages to get in a flat position. But you never know - this new idea may just do the trick! Thanks again for all the helpful info.