I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. It's best to get this taken care of because the pain is nothing to sneeze at, as well, as the pain affects your day-to-day life. Once you are healed, you will feel far better than you have in a while.

I am also glad that your ex is going to be there to support you through this surgery.

Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to.
The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.