By Dr's orders I'm given limited "90-degree" time during the day to allow my incision (and the repair work in my nethers) to heal. So it will be a week more before I can be really active again on Beta. But for my friends and supporters who sent thoughts and prayers, I felt I should say that the surgery went well, and I am recovering quietly at home, though uncomfortably attached to a bag that collects my pee. Whether it was "successful" depends partly on the pathologist's report on the tumor and the lymph nodes excised during the procedure, and partly on the results of follow-up tests to be carried out on a monthly basis starting next month.
But the surgeon said that the organ appeared to be normal in size and shape, with no visible or palpable signs of spread to adjacent areas. That, at least, rules out the worst prognoses and hopefully gives me at least the 5-10 years' grace (maybe more) that the operation promises.
I'm still weakened and muzzy, but growing a little stronger day by day with no serious complications. Because of restrictions, I may not check in every day, but I wanted to give a quick wave of the hand and thanks to my friends who gave me encouragement during this week of crisis.
Thanks for the update!
