Soccertese, this is a tough one. The temptation is to tell you that all will be well because you are such a strong person. But it seems to me that "being well" is as much a state of mind as it is a state of body. We obviously don't know how your body will react, but, as one person told me when I was diagnosed with PD, we know you have grit. My experience is that grit takes a person a long way, and in your case, I perceive exceptional grit. My thoughts and best wishes are always with you.