Peter, thanks for giving us an update. Sounds like things are moving along. In 2005, when I was waiting to have my aortic valve replaced, the doctors took five months to make a "road map" of my bod, before they would perform any surgery.(I had a lot of issues.) I was able to stay at home but mostly in bed those five months. My grandson was just old enough to climb up on the bed and watch old black-and-white movies with me. Really helped time go by.

Anyway here's a little song I sang to my grandson whenever we needed to be more patient> (Know that the doctors know their stuff and if they're taking their time it's usually a good thing and I am giving thanks that that will be so in your case.) Here's that little song, think of it as being sung by a very slow, deep voiced turtle:

Have patience
have patience
don't be in such a hurry

When you get impatient
you always start to worry

Remember, remember( insert deity or non-deity of your choice) has patience, too
think of all the times
people have to wait for you!

With thanks giving for a speedy and helpful recovery,

kat