"Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run. There's still time to change the road you're on." ---Feel like it could be in a song! You know i'm from Tx so i can damn sure recognize the beginning of a great country song!

Throw me a link to ur story Vette. Sounds like u have been through this and more. Tried searching to no avail...

I appreciate it more, as I have had to put a tremendous amount of time into getting myself to this point; factoring hormonal, physical, and even enhancing the mental aspect. When you achieve your goal(s) at this stage of life, you will cherish the victory like no other, and I can assure you that you will not look back, or ever go back! Yeah, i know the payoff will be there, also know that it is a tough road to hoe... I expect I will have my ups and downs.

Still waiting on GB & 405 to make some comments. I'm sure they will find me eventually.

On the hemo carrier subject ... presumed they did a liver biopsy to discover this? No, it was a DNA saliva test i did for 23andmedotcom. Comes back with all kinds of Health & Ancestry info. In my case, they say based on my dna that I will most likely die of Venous Thromboembolism. They also tell u if you are carriers for anything, hence HEMO. Along with many other disease risks, etc., etc. Kinda cool, but sure u have to take with grain of salt.

With that said, I think it warrants further investigation from your physician, OR, a qualified physician that can offer an additional examination. You just want to rule out that you don't have any tumors, cysts, or pathologies that could cause further complications. I will investigate further with doc.

Again many thanks.