Joe,

Sorry for the bad news you gave us....I have another friend who just had his removed as well and so far so good....Funny thing he experienced while in the recovery room after the surgery.....His old soldier came to attention and he gave out a big Woooooot Hoooooooooot and hugged his wife......Said he wasn't even trying to do it either, just saw his wife and it just happened..... She had a big smile on her face is all he said she had to say....

Joe, take care and let us all know how everything goes...I'll keep you and yours in my family's prayer's.....

God Speed my friend....