@gingerw You are very welcome! I was unaware of the procedure provided by Mayo. I met with a number of "experts" in the Twin Cities who promoted their plans and/or procedures, some of who I trusted from previous visits. None of them mentioned the option provided by Mayo. None of them. I am so happy to have found out about it because I was the perfect candidate for the Mayo procedure! Next week I will be at Mayo again for another medical evaluation for another medical situation and I know that I will be in good hands.