I had a pallidotomy on Aug. 18th 1999 at the Emory University Hospital. It did not turn out as I had hoped. I cannot pick up things to the right with either eye and therfore am unable to drive. My short term memory is bad. I am 67 years old and dependent on my husband for many things that I was independent before the operation. Is there anyone out there who has had this operation and can tell me if I can expect to get better in the future. Love Mary Smith