Back in my room, and thanks to my wife for bringing my laptop. Doctor says surgery was a big success...three tumors, one the size of a grown man's thumb, removed and no signs of cancer anywhere else. Now just have to survive a rough night and next few days as I heal up. Already the medication used for the procedure is wearing off and the tiny pain pills they will give me don't offer much in the way of help. But, this too shall pass.
I am so lucky. I just have another scar to live with....although, I must say, the way they close now doesn't leave bad scars. In fact, one I had from about 15 years ago is practically gone. The whole staff, from the doctors to the nurses, to the sweet little lady volunteer "pink lady," who has been so helpful, brought my wife coffee while she waited, all of them top-notch. I think the world of our healthcare providers...they are the best!
Oh...and there is the cutest little blonde nurse on the floor.
Thanks for all the well-wishes and support.