My wife has spent the last 6 years in your shoes. She had a similar time line as yours ...right down to the 1st settings on the unit. I am totally amazed at the similarities between the two of you...with one exception... She refuses any post op therapy... and her recovery seems to be taking longer because of it. Any way, i will keepp lurking and if there are any Medtronic users out there I woulf like to hear if you are as satisfied with yours, as Mark is with his...

fataboy