surgery?

Yesterday, I found out that there is a surgery that might be able to be done for my neck.  My migraines are triggered by a deviation of a disc in my spine and this deviation has caused a large lump to form next to my spine (possibly scar tissue or possibly joint fluid).  It might be possible to surgically remove this lump.

Until I meet with a surgeon, I can only speculate based on information given to me by my doctor and therapist.  There is a chance that the surgeon might not be willing to do the surgery.  The lump is right next to my spine and about an inch from my brain.  Needless to say, its a very intricate area with high risks. 

I hesitate to get my hopes up for anything more than relief from the migraines.  However, this could make a huge difference for my trap muscle as well, and my trap muscle is the muscle which causes the large majority of my shoulder, neck and upper back pain.

I am faced with two challenges right now.  First, to keep my hopes from getting too high.  Second, to prepare myself mentally for the idea of having less pain.  I'll have to write more on that later (likely after I meet with the surgeon).  In the meantime, I appreciate your prayers... Prayers for wisdom, peace, and discernment on my part.  Prayers for wisdom and discernment on the part of the surgeon as well.  And, if the surgeon agrees to do surgery, then I will need even more prayers! 

Until then.... May I praise God in this storm!