Thank you so much Farmer. It was nice to meet you and your wife! As noted above, BELLY issues can be very deceiving. Bowel? Appy? Stone? You can do a manual test on the abdomen but isn't fool proof. My son also faced the same situation and they just couldn't be sure, but when they went in his appy was almost ruptured. My advice to go to the hospital would have saved some time getting you home but I know that didn't sound good to you, I understand. Your appy ruptured FAST....so what people know is you must take our advise, please. I am proud to say when I am called, I am cautious and try to keep your expenses down for everyone but we have to do what we have to do!! I am so glad you made it in time and are recovering!!! Keep my number folks! Nurse Beth