Back in 2008 and 9 when I went through my hell year with cancer, gnu was one of the Mudcatters who helped to keep my spirits up with good wishes and comments, so let me reciprocate. Sending much love from Mrs D and me.
As a veteran of long term hospital stays my best advice is to respect the doctors and make friends with the nurses and techs.
And get the hell well soon. I mean it.
                               Neil