Jerry, The short call list is a possibility but since this surgery involves two different surgeons with schedules to coordinate, I suspect that even if the oral surgeon had a cancellation, my ENT couldn't necessarilly shift his schedule around at the last minute.

Malka, Yeah, I definitely feel like I've been through enough! I suspect you know that feeling yourself. Unfortunately, it seems there is still more to go although whenever I feel whiney about that I remind myself that at least I am so far cancer free (knock on wood). But I would love a year when I don't have to have a couple of surgeries (at least)!

Nelie