Thanks Jim, that gives me a handful more of things to consider. I'm going to look at all the messages in Charlie's DBS group as well, to aid my planning. I'm really wondering about recuperation time and lifting restrictions. Living on my own out on God's back farm means a bit more planning. My local doc suggested meals on wheels, which is a meal delivery service subsidized by the government for seniors, but ok for my post-op situation as well. One of the RNs said to me no lifting more than 5lbs until completely healed. And is driving ok? soon after. Much to think about. Thanks for the info. Guy