CTL: I truly hope your wife is doing well. (Disclaimer: I’ve been reluctant to put this out there for a while and it’s probably a bit invasive, but seeing how this conversation has turned, I somehow feel the need to now more than previously.) The first thing that cropped up in my mind when you mentioned that your wife may need surgery was “Ayin hora”. Although it’s none of my business to say this, I think you should tone it down a bit. Nobody (so far) truly knows who you are here, so I don’t even know if Ayin Hora is even plausible (technically, your posts can all be made up fantasies) and yet I can’t keep from thinking along these lines. I don’t know your real life guests either, but there are usually those that are jealous as well.
And please, if you believe in this concept and have someone to turn to “lesh koilen” or something similar, seriously consider doing so. And no, I’m not a very superstitious person, but some things are hard to deny.
Besuros Tovos, and may everybody be happy and have what they need beruchnios and beGashmios.
A kosher and freilichen Peasach!