My spinal surgery got moved up. Instead of April 21st, I get it done on the 11th. Exactly one week.

It needs to be done. I just didn't expect to racing to the surgeon's scalpel so fast. I've got all my pre-surgery prep ready to go, all the info, special items, med schedules and the like. What I don't have, and it's aggravating the crap out of me, is an exact time frame for recovery. I know recovery can vary depending on a bunch of factors, but their reluctance to even give me a guesstimate doesn't help me plan for the future. I mean, I'm employed, and one of the things my boss (not unreasonably) wants to know is how long I'm going to be out for.

Best I can say right now is this. For sure, I'm out of commission six to eight weeks until a follow-up appointment either clears me to go back to work or I stay out up to another six weeks. Three months out of work potentially. Logistics galore to figure out as well. Fun.