> Just a brief note to let you know I am facing possible hernia surgery. >Old incision scar broke open two weeks ago and is creating new problems. Ivan: this samething was Peter's problem a year ago. He is a lot older than you and was very worried, but with careful preparation and talking with the surgeon, anesthetist, etc. he came through just fine! Do your "homework" ahead of time, and good luck! Glad you're getting extra help now. A dear man in our local group, one of its founders and a longterm PWP, is getting help here, and finds the aides to be of varying quality/dependability. However, as he lives alone and can't manage without help, he is grateful for Medicaid's help. He uses liquid Sinemet, and has a very positive attitude (like our Don) though he lost his wife last year--she was in a NH for years with Huntington's disease, and they had both been diagnosed soon after their marriage! Makes you count your blessings! Keep us informed how things go--- Camilla Now reached at the NEW EMAIL ADDRESS OF: <[log in to unmask]>