Good morning, Cougar. I was up all night the night before so I slept a little late, then I ran around in the afternoon, trying to fix my phone situation again. I ended up getting a new phone at Best Buy. Also bought a new universal charging cable that allows one to charge their cell phone off the USB port of their computer, and what do you know? It is charging the battery on the old phone! So, it was not the battery after all, but the charging device. Now, I'm contemplating taking the new phone back for a refund, but will probably keep it as it has new features. Oh, well, one can never have too many cell phones lying around the house. When I read you warning about dry socket, I had to go look it up, because I had not heard about that before, and the surgeon didn't say anything. I got a little alarmed because, like a dummy, I started eating (cautiously, of course) and drinking too soon. Now, going on the second day and it seems ok so far. So, I guess I'm out of the woods on that account. Well, will see how the weather is today, it was hot yesterday.