Yes, welcome to Dennis and also to you, Dr. Meyer. I have been waiting to hear from you and to know that while things are not up to par yet, you feel that it's going OK. My communications with FDA and Medtronics are still on going, but not much accomplished. To add to the mix of problems is that Jane Ross, one of our members who had the bilateral implant 3 years ago and was doing beautifully, had the battery give out and she says it will take another $12,000 to get a replacement! I don't think any of us could handle that every 3 years! Just when I was giving the Stimulator implant my best hope! Here's hoping we find solutions soon! Ruth Clark