MRers are the nicest people!
Thank you all very much - it really helps to know that you care.
Ignore the Google ads that pop up for weight loss, because I've found out that if you have kidney issues and hospital food, you can lose 20 pounds in 3 weeks. Send $29.95 for my diet plan. (I'll just repeat the above sentence about hospital food and then cash the check!)
Another surgery is scheduled for next Tues, but hopefully it will be the last for many years. Thank you all very much!