Gloria, I am also using Dr. Macik and having surgery on July 5th. I recognize your name from the support group as I have been going also. I hope to meet you sometime soon so that maybe we can help each other through this if you want. I first saw Dr. Waits last September and this has been a long journey. WE will be in the hospital at the same time so maybe we can meet up. I wish you only the best and will keep you in my prayers. Best of luck. Ramona