I have been thinking a lot about your post, and see how falling is going to become a real hazard. Just what we need, another crack in our heads. lol

I am at a point where a decision could be wise but not quite mentally there yet. Physically I'm just behind you too, but older - i can usually walk but have crawled of course when threatened with losing balance or with dystonia.

I guess it boils down to wanting it badly enough to accept the risk. How much have they talked to you about "losing yourself a little". Not to be negative, but just would like to know how they prepare you for that. Losing - meaning - perhaps depression, compulsions, or hopefully something that can be regulated. Will our personality become regulated too tho? Charlie is a success story and should probably correct any misperceptions I may have stated.

Of course we are already regulated by medicine....including big parts of our personalities.

How do the batteries hold up now that they have been doing it longer?

This is the issue that I avoid the most.

Paula