The reality of it all... Just wanted to let you all know that I am back from vacation to Ocean City, NJ and back to work this week. It was wonderful. I had never seen the ocean before and it was just, how shall I say, "BREATHTAKING"! Hubby and I had a great time. We walked on the beach, collected sea shells, he even brought home a gallon of sand so I can make some sort of arrangement with a plant and the sea shells or something. We saw dolphins swimming off the shore just yards away. We layed on the beach (with sun protection of course) and just relaxed and enjoyed ourselves. I could get used to that way of life and would think of moving in a minute if the circumstances were right. Needless to say, it was a great vacation and I feel better for it! I got back on the treadmill and my diet right away and actually lost weight on vacation instead of gaining. The myalgia is now gone from the Wellchol and Lipitor so I will call teh doctor to see what he has next up his sleeve as I will go back for follow up cholesterol blood work the second week in October. I didn't even have any edema in the leg and foot while we were gone. Hubby said it did me good and I'm sure it did him some good too. He goes to the doctor tomorrow. He has been having some pain in his leg and into his back and thinks maybe he has a hernia or a pinched nerve or something. We are still working on the Dean Ornish diet and incorporated some of the foods he likes into it seperately (especially for him). Well, I didn't mean to write a book but that's what happens sometimes. Take care and look forward to reading all the messages. Barb