It must have been very frustrating waiting for a definitive diagnosis while you're peeing blood! If I understand you correctly it's resolving itself though.

That much weight los is a serious accomplishment! Watching DVDs while exercising is the only way I managed to finally get back down to my ideal weight. I'm glad it worked for her too.

I've never done NaNoWriMo because it takes place in my busy season. There are so many church programs I'm involved with this time of year that there is barely time to breath, let alone carve out writing time. I've thought some day I might do my own personal version in February or March, possibly June. :)