Don, I understand how you feel, but maybe a compromise? Make a deal with the doc, instead of a week, 3-4 days! OR maybe they could do what they want if you are an outpatient? Waited until I could not walk on my foot, from a heel spur, THEN I started to get help, First got pain stopped for a few days, THEN got 90% cured by a podiatrist. Every day is better, less pain, no more shots, just a special orthotic in my shoes, and few minutes of exercise. Sorry about the boring details, but the result is a cure. After 30 years of PD you deserve to have less, or NO pain, RIGHT? I don't think they'll ever make you stay for a long time in the hospital, just keep chasing the nurses in your cart! Also, a good way to get out of hospital FAST: Tell them you are out of MONEY! Next thing you know: You'll be OUT of there! LOL. The last time I was in a hospital, they closed the doors and made it into a COOKING SCHOOL! No JOKE! Check it out: It was the North Miami General Hospital and now is Johnson and Wales University! I think they took some of my liver and made sandwiches! LOL. Whatever you decide, we'll all be here thinking and praying for a quick trip home. Say HI to Vivian, TTYL ,[log in to unmask]