Should I have surgery when my dad is very ill

My dad has liver failure. The docotors told me a while back that he could live 6 months to 1 year. Ive already been approve by my insurance co to have surgery. We are just waiting to schdule surgery b/c I want to wait the first of the year. This might be my dads last Thanksgiving and Christmas. I want to spend it with my dad being happy. I dont want to put any additional stress on him. I take care all of his business and I do shopping for him. When I have surgery I might not be able to visit with him for two weeks. My sister will be there, but I just feel selfish of having this surgery. What if something happens to him and I'm in the hospital. Or what if my surgery doesnt go well and it might be longer than 2 weeks before I can be in the picture again. Please someone give me some advice. My family tells me to go ahead and not to worry about it. But what are they going to say. No, dont have surgery. Help!

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