Kirsten, my daughter, Denise and I LOVE you as Maxie. We have been so worried that your illness will prevent you from returning. We hope that isn't so. I, too, had this condition when I was younger. I had surgery and it relieved all my symptoms. Later I had 2 healthy babies who have grown up to 2 wonderful young adults. Don't give up the fight!...and please come back to your wonderful role of Maxie. Your replacement is a good actress but YOU are Maxie and that cannot change! God Bless!