4 years a go i had a operated it. meds would not help i went to a doc. that was what he did for a living. so i went he said i would be in hosp. for 3 to 10 days. whent in at 180 lbs. spent 51/2 months in icq. they said i would never live a live. i was one of the first with PD. had 3 operation . you see scars i got. now i am in bad shape again. he does not know for sure as what to do. i said to my own family and list family i would go back. am in pain all the time. as i have said earlier to make sure they know you have PD. they will try and change your meds. so make sure your nero know what you are doing. mine will see about my PD. THE OTHER HE DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT. i was the first PD in lima to have one. on any trip to hospital let then know you have PD. i can all most write book on it. it has taken me 4 years to get to 118 lbs. as i said lots of time now i go to the reading to eat as fast i put it in out it comes. i got 3 opening to my belly. so just email me on any thing you would like to know.lot luck on you who are having trouble. [log in to unmask] I.Y.Q. DON AND VIVIAN LOVE OF MY LIFE-52