Finally made it through the surgery and although I had to stay an extra day
because of fevers (due to a thrush like problem that developed and which I
still have) everything went fairly well.  Surgery was the easiest part.  In
pre-opt took a small amout of Versed and Demerol and then to the operating
room. Short time later my doctor was there and on went the mask and the
fluids started flowing and the next thing I knew I was in recovery, although
I don't remember much of what happened there.
Except for these damn mouth sores which have made even drinkling water
painful everything went fine and my needs were met by a great staff there on
the surgery floor where I was sent to.  This thursday the staples get
removed and maybe my doctor will have the patholgy reports back and I am
hoping for the best.  My only concern now is that for some reason my doctor
was not able to remove but one of the two lymph nodes but he said he wasn't
too concerned with that.  Trying to get use to this catheter, which hasn't
been all that bad, and trying to get more of my strength back as I approach
the day where all the staples and tubes, etc are pulled and I can get back
on working on my house.  Thanks for all that have offered advice and well
wishes.

(Jack)ie