I'm Back.... after many months of absence from these forums

My insurance company would not BUDGE, no way, no how. Sooooo... what I have to do is wait until the insurance re-enroll and change from the HMO plan. I am on multiple meds for my RA (Remicade, methotrexate, and Lodine). I was told that I'd have to be off those for 2 monts prior and 2 months post the surgery, due to healing issues. Any one with any experience with that??? I am going to start the pre-classes required by the Surgeon in October-December, and plan on January surgery. Please you all...give me lots of loves right now, as I have been getting discouraged. What if the docs wont operate me, after all??? Nice to be back.