In a message dated 95-11-11 11:19:39 EST, [log in to unmask] (Peter Flintermann) writes: >t My experience with HerniaSurgery as it was affected by Parkinsonism involves the MD not being willing to give me the "full dosage of anesthetic" for fear I would not "come out of it!" I was in excruciating pain all thru the surgery and could feel and hear the scalpel cut into me--horrible experience. Has any one else heard of reluctance to under anesthatize for surgery when Parkys are involved? Dick Praz Naples Florida