Colleen- i'm glad to hear that you're getting somewhere! Its a good feeling when all the phone calls pay off.

I'm glad that Dr. Kim has taken a more conservative approach so far- it worries me when dr's want to cut too quickly.

Deciding whether or not to have surgery or to try and live with it is one of the most difficult decisions. I've been up in the air for over a year- I'l set one deadline for myself, and then let it pass. I hope that you find your answer more quickly!