Nonsense can be nice, too. First, let me thank all of my friends herein for the avalanche of well-wishes, healing thoughts, prayers, white light,beneficial advisories, and other good intentions.

One week since the ordeal, and I'm starting to feel much better - minimal sore throat and no other real discomfort, aside from lack of gustatory satisfaction. In addition to avoiding anything that might cause stomach acid, I must also avoid taking in anything already acidic and esp. carbonated. However, healing will take place in due time, and I will be able to ingest such delights as has been my custom.

The voice is another story. After initial surgery is complete, the vocal cords need repair work, some of which may have to wait for FDA approval, now in the works.

Thanks again!

More as it happens - Tom