Morning John, now I hope you're not a Yankees fan, I married one and never hear the end of it. Not that being from Boston has anything to do with it.
I thought I was the only one who savored a morsel of fresh baked bread. After not eating for a week, it was better than... most anything, I still appreciate food in a new way.
On the shaving picked up an electric razor, worked well and the scar reduces pretty quick, I'm six weeks out and no longer self conscious, most people barely notice. Good luck with the visit, ask lots of questions...