Thanks very much Chas...but as they say, "There are no atheists in fox-holes". 

 I'm healthy, still doing my martial arts, and I've got a great surgeon who did the initial job... literally saved my life. 
 The recovery, hopefully won't be too long or unpleasant...they say I have to "train my bowel" again, so I purchased a small whip and chair.  
    Thanks again.
    Ian