Thank you so much everyone for your posts, thoughts and prayers.
Zen - I can't imagine waiting that long for something to happen - just the two weeks we are waiting to go to Mayo seem like an eternity but I guess we all do what we have to.
Spoke W - please keep me informed about how your BIL is doing
Texas Mermaid - thank you so much for access to the CCC site 
Right now DBF is feeling much better because of the pain medication but he is antsy to get going, get some answers and a plan.
It's about the journey and being in the moment, not about the destination