This will be very, very short and to the point:
Mike Bailey, Testvet, has come through surgery in great shape. His wife, Dorrie, called me to express her thanks - and Mike's - for all of your prayers and expressions of support. They read them all.
He is doing so well that the Doctors expect to release him in tow or three days. If his strength returns as quickly as expected he may be back here next week.
Salute!