Thanks so much for the encouragement and advice! I appreciate it! I'm sure I will make the right choice!

Darcy,

Thank you for the kind words,

I got home Wed. but I was still in a lot of pain, I could have stayed in hospital another day or 2 but asked my surgeon if it was ok for me to go home Wed. as I could not sleep, the room was extremely HOT and the hellicoptor landing was very near by (NOISY). I could not write sooner as I was unable to go downstairs to the computer. I found out the pain was not from surgery (gramps) it was do to the fact I did not have a bowl movement until yesterday (first in 11 days).
I feel good now just some pain by stetches, I hope you are feeling good.

I will write you soon, my wife and sons just got home, talk to you soon

John, aka johhnybops

If it is OK, I am here to ask for help and if I can help anyone who needs it (not until I can share my experiences and by making Friends with all the great guys & gals on this site.