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I thought some of you might be interested in my fathers recovery after a =
bilateral Iacono Pallidotomy on September 18.

I am back in Alaska so I haven't seen him in almost a week but have been =
calling him regularly.  He says he is feeling great and I can tell it is =
so by the tone of his voice (which very strong compared to preop =
condition...normal in fact).  He is still somewhat sleepy, and has been =
taking afternoon naps, but is also getting alot of work done.  He told =
me that today he adjusted the clutch on the truck, and went to work for =
awhile (he works for free in a friends gunsmithing shop).  He says he =
didn't realize how poorly his fine dexterity had gotten until he picked =
up some tools and went to work post operatively.  He says he is very =
much improved.  His gait is still slightly "sloppy" but is getting =
better daily.  Also, he continues to be rid of the terrible bradykinesia =
he had preoperatively.  Still no signs of diskinesia and not a single =
off period since surgery.  So far nothing but continued improvement =
since the surgery!  He still has his sense of smell as well...restored =
after 18 years after the surgery.

Scalp wounds mostly healed and hair growing back as well.  Thank you all =
for your prayers.

Lew Coggins
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