Thank you so much for your reply, Nels. Surgery is coming up soon, and you have helped me so much by providing a timeframe for what to expect. You've given me a lot of good advice that I will heed. I have been thinking lately that I wish I had kept up the journal I started at the beginning of this experience. I will be regularly journaling during this phase. I appreciate knowing that help is available now and in the future. I really don't think there are enough thank you's to express the gratitude I feel.