I didn't mention it before, but list making is totally normal to me also. Not weird, a normal and useful strategy. I just read this list, and it is especially good. #7 is great, although if it were my list it would be amended to include "while looking for / evaluating other options". (Yes, someday I get too tired to do that, but hopefully that day is just prior to death. For me. Not because I can't love life some limited way, but because I am hopeful for new things.) I haven't read enough about your feet issues to say anything "informed" here, but I suspect trying ozonated oil or ozone gas with the application method called "bagging" would be a good thing to add to your list. Do NOT expect any of your doctors to be informed about this. I didn't mention it sooner because you sounded on a clear path for surgery. Again, ask for info if you want, I can talk about this for a loooooong time too.