Mark, I was hospitalized date of surgery until discharge 2 days. In Europe they have tended to keep people longer to adjust the stimulator while I think most places in the States have tended toward shorter hospitalizations. Where are you having the surgery? Good luck!! Charlie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Steiner" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2000 2:45 PM Subject: dbs > could someone please inform as to the "typical" length of time in the > hospital i could expect to spend when I have a dbs performed on me June 27. > My hospital hasnt been anwering its phones at all today, and I need to know! > Thanx, mark