Re: pallidotomy

[Jeffrey Romanyshyn <jeffrey@xxxxxxxx>]

>1/17/95
>
>Thanks to "J.R." (Bob Newbrough) for your comments on my survey
>etc.
>
>My replies to the list tend to be delayed because I receive the
>digest format.
>
>I agree with Vern that burning two holes inside your brain is no
>joke. (Sometimes I even have misgivings about the gallbladder I
>sacrificed last year.) Believe me, we don't take this lightly as
>I'm sure Don Berns didn't when it was his turn. We feel we have
>put this procedure off about as long as we can. In the last
>year, Aviva broke her left arm four times and her collar bone
>once. I won't bother to list the other "joys" that come with 10
>years of PD.
>
>I saw Don Bern's tape too. I would love to go skydiving with
>him. It has been over 25 years since I jumped last.
>
>Win lose or draw, we plan to announce the results of Aviva's
>pallidotomy (and our impressions of the Loma Linda team) on this
>list. Aviva's date is March 1. California here we come.
>
>Please think of Aviva. Thanks.
>
>Best wishes and good health to all,
>David S. Devor

your in my prayers.  i look forward to hearing your results.  i'm only 27,
diagnosed with pd nearly 2 1/2 years ago, but i'm looking at the
pallidotomy, fetal tissue, etc.  i'm in no hurry, just want to learn as
much as possible.

best wishes,

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jeffrey r. romanyshyn, m.a., m.h./jeffrey@xxxxxxxx

*film at 11!*

deep in the cave

we wander,

lost,

film at 11!

j.r. romanyshyn

10/21/94