All Right Ian. God has a plan for you and it isn't dying of cancer right now. See what happens when you have faith. I hope you have reconsidered dropping your membership in the coaching league. Those boys need a role model like you. Will it be a one day type surgery or will you be admitted for a period of time?
Will still keep you on the prayer list through it all.

Now you can focus on the battle with the evil carbs and losing the rest of your pounds.
Happy low carbing to you.