I just heard from Jimmy's Ed. Here are some of the post-op things Ed had to say:
"just getting home from the hospital. jimmy made it through fine, although he is in a great deal of pain. they were able to remove the gall bladder without cutting him, but had to make a small incision to remove his appendix. "the surgeon was amazed that jimmy has not been hurting for the last few weeks. "he will probably be in there for a couple of days, as the doctor wants to keep him on an antibiotic drip. let's all hope he mends enough to travel." Back to me again . . . I am sure our prayers, etc. have helped thus far. (I don't know about the rest of you, but I have been in my circa-1969 Dionne Warwick drag since this afternoon singing "I Say a Little Prayer for You." Hey, whatever works . . .) Now we need to do whatever we can to get Jimmy back on his skates and off to Jonifest so we can all give him the hugs he needs for a full recovery. We love you, pal. Forever and ever you'll stay in our hearts. Now . . . HEAL!!! XO, --Bob