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>> It is great to hear how well Brian is going! However, I have to agree with Craig from Maui that it is a big risk.I had my DBS 2 years ago and suffered a stroke which left me paralysed on the left side. I still have not recovered use of my left hand though I can now walk again. The team told me there was a 1 to 2 % risk of a bleed but as the surgeon said "It's not much comfort if you are that 1 or 2%" The electrode placement was also affected by the bleed so it is not helping my Parkinson's. Before surgery I never thought of myself as disabled but now I am. Sorry Nigel to give you a bad story but I don't think when you're told the risks you fully appreciate them until you've had to live through them. I lost my independence for a year and that really doesn't help the depression from the PD or the stroke. Make sure you choose a good team if you do decide to go ahead. Brian is a shining example of how good it can be when it succeeds. Best wishes to all Sandra Way Sydney, Austtralia ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn