So...

Surgery went fine yesterday.  Initial pathology came back clean, they will take another look at the material they removed and that report will be back in a week or so.  there was a problem with one of the drains; it was clogged with a blood clot.  It appears to be functioning properly now.  I am in a room now, and the nurse made me get out of bed and into a chair.  I was able to do it, so that's a good thing.

SRB/rwl
not dictated, but read