Eric, Simon, who did a couple of blues numbers for us on the Friday night, had his done about 18 months ago. Before, he couldn't play for long without the pain kicking in, but now this is much improved. I think his hand still gets stiff after playing a long time, but that's all. I can't remember him NOT playing after the op, but I'll ask him next time I see him. Cheers, Bron.