Hi Katherine - Just one thing I would add to the excellent suggestions above. You mentioned being anxiety prone and that is treatable, too. So if you're anxious about the surgery, do mention your feelings to your doctor. He/she might be able to prescribe something for you that would help. Try to give yourself a time limit when you start being anxious - one minute or so and then switch to something more positive to occupy your mind. It takes practice, but it works! You caught this very early and you will survive this. My son was at Stage 2 and he's doing fine, now 7+ years later! Don't Google stuff. It's a crazy-maker. Come here often and you will get all the most recent, accurate information available.