Sorry I haven't been commenting much, the last week or so trying to write an assignment I really had trouble with took so much of my poor little brain...

I am so sorry that you are going through this, all the pain (though I'm glad it's eased off!) and worry. That contact dye thing sounds terrifying, I would have totally freaked I think. You are being very brave.

I think I understand how you are feeling about the surgery - last year when I had my done done was the first time I'd had a serious hospital visit since the age of 10!!! - but it was much less traumatic than I expected, not pleasant but I do think it's true about fear and the unknown being part of what makes us so miserable. I hope it goes as well as possible (Sis had to have that mammogram 10 years ago, and her recovery was as good as can be hoped for, so I will send lots of karmic "like that! like that!" wishes to you if nexecessary.)

And best of wishes to Emma too.

{hugs}