Hi Everyone:

     For those of you who dont know I just had surgery Monday at Jeanes Hospital in Philadelphia.

I had developed  a very large hernia in my previoius incision site and had it repaired.  Unfortunately it was to large to be repaired by laproscopy so I had a open hernia repair.  I have pretty much the largest incision yet.  However this time I got a two for one special as they looked around and did not find any cancer!  They then cut a large portion of the damaged muscle out and sewed it back together and reinforced it with mesh. Hopefully it will be stronger then ever.  I just arrived home from the hospital tonight.  My laptop is blown apart as the screen failed so I no longer update from remote sites as I used to.  Everything appears to have went very well with this surgery and I will be out of work for approximately two weeks before I return to light duty.  Normal life will start in about 12 weeks however there is no hurry on this one as I dont want to go through this again.  This was surgery 4.5 and I can honestly say I have had enough.  I am looking forward to getting back to the many things that I have been unable to do without pain.  But most importantly I will be able to return to the Maritial Arts particulary jiu jitsu.  It will take some time to heal but it will all be worth it.  I would like to thank all of you who have supported me throughout the nonsense!  I would never have made it this far without all of you!  I can honestly say that every stay in the hospital is more humbling then the next as I continue to meet some amazing people who make it against the odds.  Again thanks to all of you!

To my Steven Ill see you on the mat!

God Bless

Randy