At 07:41 PM 4/7/96 -0400, you wrote: inter alia, the whole idea (of a thalamotomy is a bit terrifying. I didnt find it so; more interesting than terrifying. There is no pain and as you are awake(sedated)so you can experience the marvellous moment when the shaking stops; and of course the surgeon may require you to identify various sensations as they occur during the procedure. I had both sides done; paladotomy one side, thalamotomy the other. The results are good. I hope all goes well!!! > Philip Dunn