this is for the individual referring to be recently diagnosed and having tn surgery. noperson infecte with lyme is infected with lyme ONLY. the insects that infect humans NEVER carry only the lyme bacteria. they also infect us with bartonella and /or babesia.these are both microscopic parastes whch cause severe symptoms not unlike lyme but in addition to the lyme symptoms. unfortunately they also leave the bloostream and infect the tissues of the body and therefore people who ar chronically infected will test negative when they are in fact infected. do some research on these two parasites and see if in fact the symptoms you are experiencing resemble the symptoms fro thee coinfections. hope this info helps you out. good luck and god bless. p.s. if in fact you are infected your run of the mill doctor will do you no good. go to the ilads website and research lymeliterate dr.s in your area. they have contact info on the site. call the ilads contact # and a helpful compassionate individual will take your call and be happy to assist you in any way they can