From: John Brockman

From: John Brockman To: Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation®gmail.com> Subject: Re: Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:11:11 +0000 any news.. [SEE BELOW] are you around this weekend? [I BELIEVE SO. WHEN ARE YOU HERE?] I. Last week the neurologist said he didn't think I need to rush into the 2nd surgery. 2. Yesterday Ramachandran wrote: " My knowledge of spinal surgery is not up-to date but Id go slow on the second surgery . Wait longer unless they are worried about scarring resulting from waiting too long If thats not their worry why not do frequent repeat MRs and look for symptoms ( weakness ; tingling , sensory loss etc ) before deciding to go ahead ?" "Im surprised they didnt do a thorough cardiac exam ( eg stress EKG and ultrasound) before proceeding. I assume thats because they had done one prior to the first ? [JB NOTE: THIS IS CORRECT); Still the anesthesiologist should have checked for pulse irregularities etc EKG etc prior to administering anesthesia ( maybe he did ) (THE LAST PERSON I SAW WAS A NURSE WHO TOOK MT BLOOD PRESSURE AND SAID IT WAS VERY LOW - SHE FAILED TO TELL ANYONE IN THE OPERATING ROOM]; Also its absurd they should make you wait four hrs" "Anyhow the surgeons often tend not to give you too optimistic a picture because thety are worried about malpractice claims if things dont go well. Something to bear in mind " "Id go with what the cardiologist told you ; your heart is fine. Beta blockers are always good. I feel confident everything will go smoothly and you will be w" 3. Next Monday I have an appointment with the surgeon to discuss the plan. Best, JB John Brockman Mobile President Edge Foundation, Inc. tel: 5 East 59th Street fax: New York, NY 10022 Visit the EDGE Website at: http://www.edge.org EFTA00683297