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----- Original Message ----- From: ramikaminski To: Kathy Bailey Cc: Parkinson's Information Exchange Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 1999 10:45 PM Subject: Re: So glad to be here !! Dear Kathy, I know it may seem far fetched but has depression been considered? Often times following heart surgery (or any major medical procedure) the person sink into profound depression. All of the symptoms you describe (even at that severity) could be manifestations of depression. Regrettably, I have witnessed many instances in which hospital staff were not sensitive to psychological/psychiatric issues. It may be a shot in the dark but IMHO worthy of exploring. All the best, Rami Rami Kaminski MD ----- Original Message ----- From: Kathy Bailey To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 1999 7:51 PM Subject: So glad to be here !! I wrote to several of you off-list, before I joined. I have been on line now, for 10 days. I look forward on a daily basis, sitting down to ck all the info you all have on this network !!! You all are so knowledgeable. In short, my father ( 68 yr.. ,PD for 1 year ) had heart surgery 5 weeks ago. His heart is fine now , but all else is not. They have done 2 CT scans and say he has not had a stroke. He continues to have PT and OP daily, with not a lot of progress. He can not feed himself, any selfcare,stand or sit by himself. He can swallow soft foods. He had a feeding tube put in last week. That way they will make sure he is getting 1600 calories daily. He speaks some, most of the time very hard to understand. He is on Sinemet every 2 1/2 hours and something for the pain in his feet, I'm sorry I don't know that one. This continues to be so trying on my mother, and myself. They live in Illinois, ( I in Kentucky ), I call several times daily and visit when we can. With all the experience you all have, is this possibly a permanent condition ? Do you all think, in time, a lot of time , he will get better ? I know that we can never predict what will happen. We keep praying that he will come out of this. He had a full life before the surgery. Any knowledge, suggestions, or just encouragement would be appreciated !!! Thank You, Kathy