Well, Tim/vince/others were right. It did pass. I am still angry as hell but I am doing ok. Good news is that just as predicted, ALL the women at the party noticed how good I look now. There were extended conversations about how I lost weight, and what kind of weight training I am doing to put on the muscle! The really funny part is that I have not really added muscle, just lost the fat but hey, I'm not going to argue. It feels really good to hear those things. I will update after the party...time for cake now...