Wow - thanks for all the good wishes! So much to respond to -

yes SK, believe me I am thinking of how much less there will be to haul up Mt D! And best of all, my Amici Veloci jersey might even fit me by the time I head up that hill again!

and BikeMomma - keep those puns coming! (If I weren't in this very pleasant vicodin haze, I might even be able to think of one or two...)

Queen - its good to know your experience was so great - I'm not sure yet how much the doc removed - I'll find out tomorrow - he said he was expecting something like 1500 g from each side - something in the vicinity of 6 pounds total - it sure looks like a lot! So many peope have told me they know someone who had it done, and they all say it was the best thing they ever did. I'm looking forward to ditching all those bras and getting new ones! I already feel the relief - like having a heavy cat that's been sleeping on your chest get up and leave!

And everyone else - thanks for all your good wishes - here's to 2006 - goals set and challenges met - for all of us!