John,
I wish you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. You will definitely be missed here on KICKAS while you are in hospital.
"Also hope that I don't like being out of my crummy body so much that I refuse to return when it is time!"
Yes, you should return, for Annie and your fellow KICKAS'ers. I hope the surgeons do and excellent job and you feel like you have a new body.
You may not have realized it, but you have helped many people on KICKAS, including myself. And for me, you are one of the most valued members of KICKAS.
Wishing you success and a speedy recovery.
Wayne