Dear InTransition -
Glad you got to view my website - Pat was my mentor and I went for an Indy for the same reasons she did. I was so very impressed by her research efforts...she actually flew to the primary medical centers before making her selection...and I also so much admire her because of her determination to get the diversion she wanted (the Indy) in spite of the fact that all the doctors were trying to sell her on the neo...even her selected surgeon. Now that takes alot of guts and determination. And I'm so very glad she did because she inspired me to get the Indy.
And I have done so well with the Indy over the last two years, I was then inspired to put together my website in the hopes that it might help others with their decision making process. It ain't easy...wading through all the information & details, checking up on the doctor's and medical staff, keeping notes, records...but so very well worth it. Quality of life is so important. But as Mike said, we never know for certain what we will end up with until the doctor actually gets a good inside view.
Yes, please do PM me or send me a website email and I will try to respond to any questions you might have in reference to my experience...I need to go back to work on that site and probably add details I might have missed.
Bill - Thanks for listing my website again - I don't find the time to get on the forum every day but this wonderful group of warriors and caregivers is always on my mind.