And a warm welcome to you! It is very nice to meet you on our site! It sounds to me like you have a lot on your plate right now, and I can't say that I blame you for being worried. I've had many procedures including surgery, and though I tried to seem tough, inside I was a bit of a wimp. I truly hope that whatever procedures you end up going through, they are all beneficial, and will improve your quality of life. I also hope to hear more from you later, so we can know how you are doing. Good luck and my very best wishes to you!

Idealist