Thank you mg, I'm so glad ithe Bone Growth Stimulater worked for you. I have never heard of it before but gives me some hope because I was thinking that I might not be a candidate for surgery and that's a scary thing considering any more tightening of the cord will prob result in things I don't want to even think about. But I will remember to ask my Dr about the stimulater. I will let ya'll know what he tells me. Thanx again for this valuable piece of information!