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<font size="+1"><font face="Comic Sans MS">Better news: <font
size="+1"><font size="+1">cardiologist</font> has confirmed
not only that Jack has a heart but that it is functioning
properly--no hindrance there to having the gall b<font
size="+1">ladder operation. Pancreas still inflamed,
however (possibly due to the gall stones, although <font
size="+1">there's apparently no blockage), so they are
waiting a few days in hopes of it getting better before
doing the surgery. That is currently scheduled for next
Tuesday.<br>
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<font size="+1">Jack has high praise for his intended
surgeon, whom he's now met and talked with. He's <font
size="+1">been able to sl<font size="+1">eep again,
which makes a world of difference<font size="+1">. </font>
<font size="+1">He's</font> still experiencing a
good deal of discomfort, bu<font size="+1">t </font>not
real pain<font size="+1">. Judy's doing well.</font></font></font></font><br>
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<font size="+1">A bit more banter in our conversation
tonight: good sign, I think <font size="+1">--<br>
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<font size="+1">Gordon</font><br>
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