Dear Ida-- good for you! I surely wish you all the best from the pallidotomy you've decided on. Be sure to keep in touch here. Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter, 79/8, Oxford,Ohio [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Ask me about the CARE list for PD caregivers!" * * * * * * * * * * * * * *