Well, Nero came home today because he was too weak, still for surgery, but much better looking after 24 hours of fluids (IV). We've starting him on turkey baby food and pedialyte, alternating every two hours with each. He did eat some TF on his own, which is good, and drank on his own, but we want to make certain he gets enough fluids for the day. If he gets to eating on his own tomorrow, then he'll probably be strong enough for surgery Monday. Dr. Schiff is concerned about his infection though, since he has been on amoix and albion and still has some sort of infection. He prescribed cefa drops for him now. If anyone thinks the 2 hour schedule is too much/not enough, or has ANY other ideas, please feel free to mail me. beckers -- becki kain "words are just dust in deserts of sound." eldritch [Posted in FML issue 2247]