good to hear you went to the doc. although it wasn't the news you wanted to hear (minor surgery) at least it's a load off your mind. Did she give you antibiotics to prevent any infection before she can remove it?? I think it's very caring of her to not do anything until after your ride but are you going to be able to ride the century in the next few weeks??
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"