Ugh! Sorry to hear that Wayne. No encouraging words work in times like this. Usually the "look on the bright side" responses just piss me off even more.
Best thing, usually, is to just be as pissed as you want, until it's time not to be.
I hope your surgery is not too serious, and goes well.
Your job.........argh! I should sent you a giant package of Reece's Peanuts Butter Cups (and Root Beer) so you can eat and drink it right in front of management, all to yourself.
Take that!!
Anyway, seriously, all the best with you, and the surgery.