Hey there Sunshine... sounds like you have a helluva lot of bravery and courage deep inside you that won't quit, and that nasty illness is battlilng, but you and your body and mind are battling back.

Keep believing in yourself an your ability to achieve your goal... you can do this - we know you can... all the women here at TE who have read this thread hold you in their hearts or minds and battle virtually with you.

Keep writing us, every gram you achieve is wonderful and today you write its nearly half a kg!!! WOOHOO!!! And I look forward to hearing that you are feeling stronger and stronger and stronger...

Kia kaha, kia manawanui
(Be strong, be of good heart and believe in yourself)

Arohanui (big/much love)
Raven