Sorry for the silence on the forum. I've been very busy handling this issue and I'm now looking at two options, potentially three to make this surgery happen for Sprite. Fingers crossed we can make this happen quickly and at a cost that we can manage. She is doing as well as can be expected in the meantime. No more seizures since Monday but lots of ataxia episodes. These can be a side effect of the phenobarbital. Thank you all again. Your words of support are very helpful to us