Another thought along the same lines as artist was saying...

I heard this option suggested back in 1988 and mentioned it to another doctor who said: "OH NO! DON'T DO THAT!" His reasoning was that you were cutting off pathways that not only incorrectly send pain messages, but also correctly warn that you have stepped on something extremely hot, abraded yourself, etc. If you have "no" sensation you can't consciously remove yourself from danger, etc. And your body can't correctly act (however little it still does) to heal wounds and so on.

Yes, you ultimately need to make your own choice. Don't let only one or two poeple sway you too much, but get as much information as you can before this permanant procedure.

Gook luck,

Mike