I'm aware (very aware!) of the time window for the operation. My Dr. said that I had a two week window, but I've been trying to get in ASAP. The ins. co. gave the OK, but hasn't faxed info. I'm scheduled for Tuesday (8 days from injury date), unless an opening comes up earlier. I let them know they could call me at midnight and tell me to be in there at 4am if that was an option. I've been busy while I'm still "two handed" getting the canoe off the truck and the boat winterized before the snow flies. Getting prepared for the long layoff borrowing books off my fishing buddies.... I'm hopeful that part of the early P/T will be tying flies and advance to flycasting like JC... We'll see. Thanks for the replies, Jim