we had it too, josephus (hence the machine name josephus.furph.com) got it after a routine adrenal surgery. his entire body bruised and he had to do prednisonne shots in his muscles almost every hour for about three weeks (24hours a day). We also did subcanteanous fluids into his skin for his dehydration and baby food for, well, food. the steroids made him gain weight and he turned into a huge pair. He ended up sufficating because he didn't realise how big he had gotten. the whole experience was hell and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. becker -- becki kain "words are just dust in deserts of sound." eldritch [Posted in FML issue 2112]