I,ve taken y'allz advice and contacted the supplier of my kilt, we'll see what they wll do. I can't thank you all enough for your advice and humor about my silly problem, I get a little wound up about this stuff and forget it's not really all that much of a big deal .
As it has been pointed out (wich means my girl is right and I won't get to forget it) I did loose a good amount of weight and do feel a good deal better,and will look healther as well and I'm happy about that.

thanks for a dose of perspective
Andy