@Have Hope

You’re doing so incredibly well!
I’m so glad you are rising to this challenge and are looking to develop your skills further. You’re totally right, you do have valuable experience that others maybe don’t have, and they have other experience that maybe you don’t have!
Please be kind to yourself and don’t forget your worth!

I’m so sorry you’re still experiencing the tingling. Hopefully your insurance will be valid soon so you can see a doc. There is a lot that you can try before surgery but it just takes time and patience. Maybe even some physio would help.
Just see what your doc says!
I hope you continue to do well and work hard! Sending lots of hugs