Good News!!!
Thanks to the prayer corps!!!! Things seem to be worked out. Both Voc Rehab and the Dr.'s office have really come through. I have a surgery date of 03/07/05. There is not a lot of planning time, but this is the ONLY way that surgery would work out. I was told by the new employer that they would really frown upon me taking time off right after I started with them. I know that I could force the issue with Family Medical Leave, but that is not the best way to start a new job!
Everyone I really thought that this would be the fourth time I had gotten close and had to walk away - SO thankful that it is not.
Thanks for the support, james.