Well, Dr. "G" now has several cryo surgeries under his belt. I can't even begin to describe the difference in the cryo vs regular adrenal surgery. The recovery time is so much better. The ferrets seem to respond in a much more positive way. I mean the minute you bring them home, they're ready to romp. Of course you can't let them, but they seem to think they can. Let me give you one example of a positive outcome. Let's use Scooby. Scooby had a bi-lateral adrenal surgery Nov. 4, 2002. He continued to loose hair to the point of being totally bald. This surgery was done by a vet in Amarillo. Dr. "G" went back in & there was a big nasty right adrenal. The other vet evidently wasn't able to get all of it, which as we all know you really can't get the right completely surgically. I know there have been cases of cryo that have come back also, but the odds I believe with the cryo are a lot less. Any Way Dr. "G" did the cryo surgery & three weeks later, Scooby is gorwing hair! And he feels good. If anyone is interested, Dr. "G" office is here in little ole Pampa, Texas! The cost of the adrenal surgery is $150.00 plus meds. Terri [Posted in FML issue 4129]