Jim, just wanted to let you know, your father is in our thoughts and prayers. My Mother had a similar operation 10 years ago and is doing well. I'm sorry we could not get this thread to succeed. I hate to ask, but maybe you would consider a write-up in the community section, folks could ask questions with email or even in the forum. I guess my suggestion for taking your posts for what they were, simply suggestions based on your own personal experiences, fell on deaf ears. Take care and hope to hear from you soon.
Cheers,
Shawn