Well, I appear to be slowly clawing my way back into some semblance of my old self.  Ironically, the surgery went fine and I would have likely recovered within a few days.  But before leaving the hospital I contracted a series of nickel-sized ulcers on the roof of my mouth, uvula, both tonsils, and my upper esophagus which made breathing/talking/eating/drinking/sleeping nearly impossible.  But on the plus side I managed to lose a dozen pounds! 

Anyway, after three more hospital visits, I am up and around for the most part and will start posting new (non-Libby) content shortly, though it may be next week before I am back to 100%.  Big thanks to everyone who sent emails during my absence!