My Advice:
Don't expect a miracle. Follow the advice of Dr. Feigenbaum. You owe a great deal to Dr. Feigenbaum and his team, and to others who have been down this path. Limit your activities, take the time to "heal yourself", and do all you can to assist your body in repairing yourself.
I just put in another 10 hour day at work, building a home for a client here in Oregon. In 2006 I was told to "accept my disability", but I would not. I worked hard to find a "cure", and a solution, and Dr. Feigenbaum restored my life. You also have the opportunity to become "whole". Work at it, prepare yourself for surgery, and behave yourself for the next few months. You too could reap the rewards, as I have.
"Bridges"