@emenich Hooray!!!!! It's a big, life-changing decision whether to go ahead with surgery vs. trying one of the new drugs. You have weighed all the pros and cons and made your decision. In preparation for the big day and the recovery, may I make some suggestions? With your doctor's OK, try to strengthen your leg muscles and your general core, a big plus in the PT and OT "they" insist you do, especially in rising from a chair using just your leg muscles. Think about where to sleep when you get home - I was most comfortable in a recliner; others do the pillow pile-up on their beds. If possible, be prepared to use either. At Mayo, they insisted I have a walker since we had a 2-day trip home to Upstate NY, we got to tour many rest areas along the way. See if you can borrow (no need to purchase) a walker just in case. Your home support team (family?) is probably preparing for their role, too. I hope that you will share your unique and very interesting experience with all of us in the future and encourage you to post updates along your journey.