Sorry, didn't mean to confuse: I'm just backing off the additional pain meds I've been taking for the surgery. I'm on Methadone for the "overall" chronic pain, and that will take a LONG time to get off of! According to most detox clinics, to come off 70 mgs of Methadone the Best way, the way most likely for your brain to start working again, will take a full 12 months. No, haven't started on that baby yet. I'm just feeling anxious - still haven't heard from my rep at all. I'm hoping I will get some programming at my appt with the surgeon on Friday - I know the rep that was there during my surgery said he couldn't make it so I' assuming the other one will? You all know what it's like - I've been waiting 15 months on this journey to find out the big question: Will this help me? God I hope so! Thanks you guys -