I have no idea. I guess he didn't know what he was dealing with & he was afraid it was cancer but I agree it would of been a way easier recovery than what I'm going thru right now. I'm slowly moving around better but in pain & he told me not to lift anything heavier that a 16.9 oz water bottle for 2 weeks. I have to have help laying down and getting up in bed because it's to painful to use my abdominal muscles. But I will eventually get back to being and feeling normal. It's just been really rough. I hope u get a surgery date soon and I will definitely let u know tomorrow my appointment goes 🤗