Thanks Sandi I appreciate the support. It's all very hard to deal with but nothing else I can do

Surgery is now scheduled for the 25th. Just finished discussing it with my boss. Originally they wanted to do the 18th but this inconvenience doesn't feel worth it to miss my trip. As it is I am forced to cut it short because I have to be back in time to covid testing as a requirement for surgery.

My parents are in town. They will be able to take me and I will likely recover their as well. I don't think my wife will be willing to caretake for me. She won't say no I think but I don't want the additional pain of the half hearted attempt.