CHQ, glad you're back and on the mend. Know once the pain stops, you'll be glad you dit it (the surgery) - and of course, once you can get back to your sewing, you'll be on the mend quickly. But, as advised above - don't overdo it!!
Shadowirish, welcome aboard. Not one of us has really started to lose weight and kept on going - I think each one of us has had some sort of set back. Just keep the chin up - and the mouth closed (LOL) and we'll be here for you.