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Hello again, Greg, I agree with everything you have written, BUT I still don't understand where you got the idea that "most of the members on the list" find pallidotomy to be risky. Since your first post was in response to mine about DBS and pig cell implants, I thought you must have reached your conclusion from my post. However, nothing in my post suggests that pallidotomy is more risky, but rather *if* there are side effects, they are permanent. >Dr. Mahlon DeLong of Emory University in Atlanta said the DBS, which has >the same risks as any other delicate brain surgery, is wonderful because >"it works for all symptoms of Parkinson's Disease." Side effects, which are >permanent in pallidotomy patients, can be adjusted or eliminated in those >with DBS." My post certainly does not indicate how "most of the list members" feel about either surgery. As someone said a few days ago, "You pay your money, and you take your chances." You wrote: "I understand even the thought of brain surgery elicits fear and anxiety in most people. I'm here to tell you my experience was good. I feel I would be doing a disservice to the list if I did not inform its many well educated members." I'm delighted that you received such good results from your pallidotomy, and I wish the same for anyone else opting for whatever surgery they choose. Judith Richards [log in to unmask] At 08:26 19/01/98 -0500, Gregory E. Leeman wrote: >I admit that I hastily composed the message I sent earlier today. I should >have taken the time to be more thoughtful in presenting it to the list. >Perhaps this will better state what I was trying to communicate. >Although Pallidotomy is not suited for everyone, I certainly think it is a >viable long term treatment for those struggling with their current drug >therapies.