One vicodin today and two and a half yesterday.  Ruth and her boys came and we attended a street fair from 11 to 3 - I had pain before we went but I didn't want to have to stay home so I took a pill .  I took a two hour nap later.  got up fixed us all dinner, watched a movie and then slept for 12 hours.  we blew off church this morning because I've had a migraine for the last two monday's and I didn't want to risk it since I have to speak tomorrow. I'm feeling pretty good.  the vicodin was as much for cramps as the neck head back pain.  That and exhaustion.  Anyway, they are on their way home.  I'm paying bills and getting my ducks in a row.  I'll grade papers later and plan my speech for the morning.  I've lost weight (not much but some) cutting out dairy and fat (most fat).  My stomach feels much better now and I'll keep with it.  I don't need much willpower because like alcohol - the price is too high when I eat bad stuff.  Soymilk and tea.  I can't believe I'm not drinking coffee - but I'm not.