this really sucks to hear. What were your symptoms for the bicep tendon tear? Someone has told me they tink i may have a tear because i have a pain that originates in my armpit near pec/delt tie in and continues down the insner side of my bicep till about midway and from time to time i get pins and needles in my pointer and middle fingers. Scared shitless to hget it looked at but i know it isn't going to dissapear either. Best of luck to you with your surgery.