Calling all Lurkers!!!!
Welcome to the site. It's a great place to ask questions to people who may have went through what your going through. It's always great to find something in common with other people and to realize you're not alone. Well... You are not alone, so don't be aftaid to ask these folks things. Lots of collective knowledge on this forum.
I see posts that have been viewed 50, 70, even 90 times.
There's NO WHERE NEAR that many people posting. Why??
Come on, POST. I dare ya.
Even if it's just to say "Hi".
Share anything you'd like. Ask any questions you'd like.
Post as often as you'd like.
This is a great board and I'd love to see it continue to grow.
Karen
Also, what type of surgery are you planning to have? 
Long time, no see. Glad you posted!
Hope you are doing well.