for the prayers, friendship and continued support from all of you. Ron's surgery went much better than surgeons and anyone else anticipated. He will be in hospital another week or so. They did remove entire bladder, prostate, lymph nodes and did bladder diversion. Will be at least 6 mos of recovery at home. He will have to wear a bag the rest of his life and we are learning how to take care of that before we go home. Not as difficult to care for, as I first thought. Will keep all updated and keep us in your prayers. Pat C