Ottawa, February 20, 2026

Hello all.

 I am sorry for the delay in posting information; It has been a very trying, Good news/Bad news situation.

I have been waiting almost a year, (since March 2, 2025) for Hernia surgery. I will not get into the details of all the yes we will do it, then....No we will not. However, I now have a confirmed date and place. I will be travelling to Toronto on VIA train, April 20, and have the surgery on April 23. As of the beginning of this year, the  private Shouldice Hospital has come under the Provincial Medical Insurance program, and most of the costs are covered under that program.

I will go down  to Toronto on the morning of the 20th, and spend two nights at a hotel not far from the Clinic. On April 22, I will check in to Shouldice, and undergo surgery on the 23. After an inspection on the morning of the 26th, I will be discharged. 

I am treating myself to a Business Plus class seat to Toronto, and will have a view of the scenery on the left side of the train....rivers, etc.

I intend to do an update before departing  two months from today. 

Take care, and safe travels.