Just wanted to let you guys know that I will not be around for a while. Monday 2 Feb I will have open heart surgery to do a MAZE procedure and REPAIR (not replace) the Mitral valve. This is to prevent A-Fib and PVCs (missed beats). Everything has finally fallen in to place to get it OVER, I was told in August that this needed to be done. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and concerns. The recovery can vary but 2 days in ICU and 2 or 3 days in step down, then home with 24/7 observation for a week, then 2 months, or 3 months, or 6 months until normal activities it all depends. Please keep this spot warm for me I will be back.