DAY ONE UPDATE

Created and sent via e-mail JUNE 25, 2010........

Hello All, Greetings from bed 936B at UPenn as I try to fall asleep. I can't thank all of you enough for replying to my journey. Your kind comments, offered prayers and positive wishes have really made my day. Many of you asked to be kept updated, so I am more than glad to do so. I claimed a World Record today....the TORS (TransOralRoboticSurgery) was completed in 14 minutes...a record for this procedure. This was due to the tumor being smaller than expected, it was eve more accessible and needed less cutting area surrounding it. Incredible procedure! It was also great when I woke up to have the doctor tell me....."It couldn't have went any better". Currently I'm only in mild pain and don't feel the slightest bit sluggish. Let's hope this continues. On the funny side......Grace, my bro-in-law and I shared lines from "The Hangover" to pass the time in the pre-op until surgery time. So now it's time for the "Wolfpack on One" to go to bed. THANKS ALL!!!!!! David D