As some of you already know, on May 22nd, 2002 I'll undergo open heart 
surgery to replace a congenitally defective aortic valve, here in Knoxville. 

My wife will post progress notes on a Web page until I can get back online. 
The page is already up, with some information and some pictures, at
http://user.icx.net/~richmond/heart.html

Bob Richmond
Samurai Pathologist
Knoxville TN