I know I can drink a lot of potions (yellow) to gain health... I can get to the 3rd coloum and finally open that spell level from the book (if I fnd the spell to bind)

But I thought I could sleep in a bed and regain health... but I lay on a bed... (awkward style to lay in a bed when I see my avatar do it) but I never seem to gain health back... how long should I wait or does this not work to gain health back?

It's been a while since I've played, but if memory serves, it does take some time for health to recover when using a bed. How long have you waited?

wow... you were right... sun up and sun set ... you get the 'briiiinnnggggkkkk' sound when something important has occurred. Then full health, no wasting yellow potions anymore. Wish there was a bedroll through... a la U7 & U8!
Thank you for your pointer... it worked out perfect... just have to wait... and then some more waiting in bed.