Yes that's right @NatureLover , both major surgeries.  Not considered urgent this time, so I will have a bit of a wait.  Unlike last time where I had 10 days notice to be ready to go.  And in that time I had to have blood tests, CT scans and specialist cardiac clearance. My tentative surgery date is early October, but I am on their cancellation list.  So its possible I could get a call any time really.  Barring that however, I have plenty of time to psych myself up, yes.  Or back out altogether.  😨