Hi Sharon-- I expect you will hear from listmembers who can answer your question re: surgery. I'd suggest also that you check the list archives where you will find posts on this and every other subject discussed here.......I hope Bob begins to show more improvement---SOON! the pd list archives web-site [which is maintained by simon coles] [and which is part of the pwp web-ring maintained by jerry finch] is at: http://james.parkinsons.org.uk/ >Hello, > My Name is Sharon & I have joined this list for my Best Friend, Bob, SNIPPED On April 6th, he had the Thalamic Stimulation >surgery. He was in surgery for 13 hr. & according to Dr., he is still >recovering. Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55 Oxford, Ohio http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm <[log in to unmask]> "Ask me about the CARE list for Caregivers of Parkinsonians ! "