WOW, what a strong fight you put up despite of such severe pain! I really wish that alternative treatment could have worked for you but I guess it was a bit too late for you. I'm surprised about the quick escalation of the problem. May be, it's because of your strong-hearted nature that you probably didn't realize small body signals and unconsciously ignored them. Whatever but I'm relieved to learn that it was just a minor surgery and it worked well. I hope, you will take adequate precautions and care in future.
Thanks for updating us here quickly, without taking a long break!