[Persevero]

I find it odd that the surgery is called “successful” and it just took place this morning. It seems to me that it would be a while before we know it is “successful.”

That said, I hope he recovers well.

[OldDeckHand]

"It seems to me that it would be a while before we know it is “successful.”"

I think so long as you don't buy the farm while still in the OR, the surgeon describes it as "successful".