Oh, how I hope your handle is due to being a pilot.......

I have flown "right seat" in most aircraft I could manage to wangle such a ride. Fond memories, those.

I kinda doubt you will be at the pub to bend an elbow on your first night after implant. If you had the full explanation from Doc about your procedure, you will know the thing on your mind post surgery will be, as it was for me...... "get to the head to take care of business" [and I did, whew], then walking, lots of walking to reinvigorate your workings. I pray all will be well... then soon, you will be visiting the pub and fascinating your buddies with "and you should see the size of that stainless steel probe they pushed along beneath my skin to trace, trail, and connect my new bionic workings!"

Give yourself time to heal well,
May all work out for the best,
You have my prayers,
Mark56 [Mine may not be a pint, but I do like Pepsi]