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Dr. Iacono was one of the first to perform the stimulator operation before FDA approval and also the very first in the US to perform it right after FDA approval. The operation was partially televised in the LA area on the networks, and Dr. Iacono's patient had surgery with out any extended stay, and received a fine-tuning on a follow-up appt. Dr. Lozano is right in stating that too much or too little might bring on bad results, mainly return of the symptoms. The adjustments shouldn't, however, need frequent changing unless the probe is actually moving! Fatta Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 20:44:38 -0400 From: Mail Joyce44 <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Pallidotomy and Pallidal Stimulation A point I havent seen mentioned is one that DR. LOZANO in Toronto told me point blank: If you want to undergo a stimulation op you MUST live in Toronto for ONE MONTH. This is because it must be :tuned: very frequently to achieve the optimum electrical charge. Too little or too much will bring bad results. ALSO, when Lozano does it, he requires his patients to come in for a checkup ONCE A MONTH and that can be very expensive if you are coming frm any distance. SOMETHING ELSE TO CONSIDER