It's better that you don't have a long time to hang about waiting for the operation (I know that's easy for me to say!), that way you will be back with us and posting earlier than you would have been otherwise.

I'm so pleased that you felt good about the surgeon. That's got to make a huge difference to your peace of mind.

Now get on with those exercises! Max might help. I used to work with a lady whose cat did aerobics with her in the morning.