Pamela, it sounds to me that your health care team are very good, especially in showing you respect by saying that you are self-aware in knowing when surgery might be needed.

There is Maori saying that I would like to share with you. It is Kia kaha, which means "stay strong".

From all that we have shared on NT I reckon that you are a strong person so think of that as an affirmation if you like.