Okay, okay; I know it's technically OT, but seeing as how Kev is a beloved member of Derby Trail I wanted to get the word out to as many as possible--
I just talked with him and he came through okay-- surgery took about 45 minutes and while he's in a lot of pain from the incision he said he already feels relief in his legs. He's in very loving hands right now and sounds to be doing as well as one can barely a few hours post-op.
Fast recovery, Kev! May you be up and about soon!