Oh, congratulations and good luck! I hope you have good, goofy slippers to bring with you to wear while you are there, it's always a good conversation starter, or at least makes people smiles.

I am sure the cats will be THRILLED to have you home all the time, but things may get a bit loud at feeding time, as they'll have to wait until you get back up to normal speed of movement! We'll be thinking of you!