yorkem
The Terra Cotta King
Thank you everyone for all of the kind words! It has really helped me keep things together over the last couple days.
As 9iron already mentioned, the surgery went well. I lucked out by being able to have the simple surgery (4 incisions - 3 under my right rib and 1 above my belly button) instead of having the more intrusive surgery and basically looking like a zipper. The last thing I remember was the anesthesiologist telling me that they would be turning on some music and asked me what I liked to listen to. I said "anything" and then "Boot Scootin' Boogie" came on.
It has been great to read through all of your support while I was getting ready for surgery and even now as I am recovering, I can't believe how many great people there are on here! It truly means the world to both 9iron and myself. We'll be sure to keep you posted if there are any changes.
So glad to hear it went well and that you are on the mend AG.