Rap, I have good doctors. By 'good' I mean they seem to know their stuff AND they listen to my concerns & answer my questions. I do what they tell me & thus far, it has worked for the pre-op routine. I am most troubled by the thought of a general anaesthetic.

Pete, not much composing at the moment, but I'm using the time to work with a friend who is developing an app to enable severely disabled folk create their own music; melody & harmony.

Chantey, you're right, not much fun around right now. By the end of the year, I should be in better shape.

Thank you All for writing...it means a great deal to me,
                                                                                        With Love,
                                                                                                       Nigel.