Raymond,

Welcome and sorry you have to be here. I am new here myself and was diagnosed on 1/22/07, not the same as yours , but If I can say one thing is that the people here have the most comforting and encourageing words, as well as the are very open and truthful about there experiences, which I myself find helpful. I also am here if you need to talk you can email me but i dont have alot of answers cuz I myself and new and have a different diag, But I am here to listen I know the whirlwind your mind is in we all do. Best wishes on your upcoming surgery and keep us posted!!!