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Mama had her second pallidotomy last Wednesday. I thought for sure it was going to be DBS. Apparently, about a month ago when the neurosurgeon met with my parents he had suggested wanting to do the DBS but he wanted to first consult with other doctor(s). He said that if anything changed he would call my parents. My father told him that whichever procedure was authorized to go for it. I will remind my father to ask the neurosurgeon why pallidotomy was performed instead of DBS. Despite that bit of a letdown, Mama is greatly improved. Her "off" times now are like the "on" times prior to the surgery. This pallidotomy appears to be a greater improvement than the first one. But then this second side was her worst side. She is now taking Sinemet every three hours instead of two hours but the effect is better. Prior to this surgery the Sinemet lasted about 80 minutes and now it is lasting the three hours. Teresa, Daughter of Mama (57/43/38)