Wow @gonzo, I hope the surgery goes well, it must be more terrifying waiting for it than anything, panic attacks, yeah, I couldn't even imagine how hard it would be to get through this without one!
I'm looking forward to the good news once you get out and tell us (hilariously) all about the ordeal. I do wish you luck. Sending virtual hugs!
Thank you so much for all the support.
I'm really not sure what the recovery time is on this, but I'll try to write about it as soon as I can.