Dee apoloies to you and all I have not answered...have use of only one finger now and am very tired. pre-op in 6-23, halo + 2 holes in head(to match the others) is 6-26. Electrodes 7-8 or 9 then month of healing til programming. saw mylawyer yesterday, he said he had PD client who had DBS 7 yrs ago and you'd never know he had anything wrong.with him. so, I'm hoping for the best outcome, hope i can get thru the ordeal, as I am aware of the risks. For sure I'll be back if and as soon as possible, Ray ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn