Welcome to neurotalk Vito aka the Don! Seriously that made me giggle I'm thinking New Jersey goombah here and trust me I have soooo needed to giggle lately! All I can say is try everything other than surgery first, then if you have to have the surgery make sure you are going to a reputable neuro, many patients have them and do great but I have seen some not do great as well. Make sure you have a good doc and then actually do what you are told and hopefully you will be fine! Good Luck!