Man I was ting a brick for ya bro. I really hate to see go down, especially when a cat did his homework like you did (I am especially careful too) so I was feelin your pain.
Anyway, it look like (I am knockin on wood as I type this) the worst part might be over and maybe a little surgery will get you going so get it done and get to healin.

Hey my man. I holding on and getting better. I had a hell of a scare, but I'll be alright as soon as I can get it completely resolved. Thanks for the support bro.

What's up dude-meister? How's that Liver holdin' up today? You good?