Dread, I too must apologise. Having so many posts to scan quickly just now, I was picking up on a general run of messages regarding weight loss. I did not intend to single you out. Being aware of your health problems, I certainly would not have come back at you alone with all guns blazing, as I seemed to do.

By the way, I'm flattered to be called 'dainty' (although I do prefer "thin"!!). For as long as I can remember, I've had a 36" waist. Then, after I retired, it begain to creep up to 38". Suddenly, this summer, it has leapt to 39"/40", which horrifies me. I'd give anything to get it back down to 36" - even having liposuction (as long as I didn't have to watch!!)

PS: I do have to remember to pull and hold my stomach in when the camera comes out!