gentle hugs {{{{{mama}}}}}}
i wish i had advice for you.

i just wanted to let you know you were heard. i hear your pain. the thought of any type of surgery is scary.
i'm glad you have a friend who is going to help you. she is on the right track on visualization. making the choice to have the surgery, i see that as empowering. no matter how many dr's give you advice surgery, it is you who makes the choice over your body.
post this in other areas of the forum. the support is here. maybe on the general forum or sanctuary?
take care mama. i will come back.