I just wanted to post here for people like me who came on here before their surgery looking for information. All I saw were people who were still having problems or were sorry they had the surgery. I had surgery on 9/2/2010 and a week later I am doing GREAT! Sure, the pain was awful the first 2 days like you would expect, but for the first time since I was a kid, I can take a shower with my eyes closed! Growing up, I would fall over in the shower when I closed my eyes to wash my hair. My desent was 16mm and I had terrible headaches, balance issues, swallowing problems and I would drop things all the time. Now, I am feeling fantastic and so glad I had the surgery. I am so sorry for all of the people who are still having problems and wish you luck and peace soon. When I came on this sight, I seriously gave surgery a second thought because all of the feedback was negative. I'm glad I weighed my options and glad it has all worked out.