[jrussell]

Ed,
I hope everything went OK when you get this e-mail and that your procedure will turn out to be a minor one! I agree with Flyin' Freddie about the advances in medical procedures, and I know for a fact that the drugs will do wonders...provided your Wife & Daughter don't go shopping while the prescription is being filled and "forget" to bring Daddy's little helpers home for a few hours (yes, this DID happen to me Monday!).
Anyway, best of luck and just get the old joint in shape for February!!
John Russell