A burst appendix nearly killed my former boss on the day of his greatest triumph and he was here in the states when it happened. He was ~70 and obese so the combo made for a very long recovery. The issue of emergency medical care has been a topic on the board of late. Seems there's quite a few seniors in Negril these days. At our age we get to stay for extended periods, but we're all nervous about our health. Thanks for sharing your situation with us farmer. Best wishes for a quick recovery and return to Negril! --Marblehead