Thanks, Christine. I will ask about a dentist and fluoride trays -- I remember now that the surgeon said yesterday that fluoride might be a part of the overall picture.

I'm happy to lose the hair on the nape of my neck -- I have a lot! I'm less worried about hair than I am about teeth, actually. But in the end, you're right, good health is the goal, regardless of hair or tooth loss.

Thanks for your words of encouragement.