From a fellow Minnesotan: If you are not already, join the message group for Minnesotans online (1067 members strong!)OSSGMN http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ossgmn/ You are welcome at any of the gatherings in the state, no matter who your surgeon is or where you live! See http://www/ossgmn.com/calendar.html for the groups meeting in Minnesota. Don't miss the state gathering- Spring Thaw in Hinckley Minn, May 2-4, 2003. Sending you healing thoughts!