text: I'll start praying for your successful surgery and easy recovery now, Anon.  My understanding is that these types of surgeries are now so much easier and far more successful than they were even a few years ago.  I wonder if you'll set off the airport metal detectors afterwards?  My parents were very active in a couple of Church-sponsored faith movements, such as poverty, ministry to mentally disabled Catholics, and a hunger program at a local Church that fed thousands.  It was that work of my parents (and they took their kids with them on these missions) that set my path in both religious life and in human services/sciences, so I really and deeply honor your same efforts as it is all so very close to me.  Be well, and know that you are in my prayers.  Many blessings and much love to you.