Tom,
a big hug from me too.
I am positive that everything will be all right with you.
Please, don't think in terms of "survival" and leave that kind of lingo to surgeons: I hate it!
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Korg Kronos 61 and PA3X-Pro76, Roland G-70, BK7-m and Integra 7, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, vintage Gibson SG standard.