Chas is so appreciative of your kind wishes.
He is in pretty rough shape. The appendix problem was not the major issue, and he's not yet sure what the problem(s) are and where all the pain and discomfort are coming from.
"I share your pain" is such a hackneyed expression, but, in this case, man, is it ever true.
It hurts to see someone you're so connected to hurting.
R.