Is it better for me to rip the band-aid off and express these concerns with the managing partner (who I think I can have an honest discussion with) or wait until I have to tell so that there is more time for me to continue to get assigned the good work (ie, before the guys subconsciously take me off the fast track).
Even though my doctors told me not to focus on the transition period, and look forward to the final result of my surgery (ie better health ), it was very hard psychologically to not dwell.