Hey Stan-- that novel sounds promising, and lets hope the nurse has good sense and gives you the green light for the surgery--best of luck! Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter, 79/8, Oxford,Ohio [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Ask me about the CARE list for PD caregivers!" * * * * * * * * * * * * * *