I’m glad you’re getting such helpful replies! Here’s the scoop 5 hours post-op: Of course it’s rugged immediately afterwards but the only uncomfortable (not painful) sensation is a ‘tight throat.’ It’s probably from the airway tube used under anasthesia. Some hot and cool stuff down the hatch does wonders. I was able to gulp two huge calcium pills, solved Wordle in two guesses, and responded to a dozen emails. Very manageable (but wish I were home.). My hope is to avoid I-131. Looks like the obit I wrote last night will go on ice a while.

Very best to you as you move ahead.