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Hi Kari, My husband got his DBS bilateral STN two years ago, the results are great and his life changed completely. No dyskinesia or stiffness, no gait disturbances and the meds are reduced to one third of the pre-op medication. Before surgery he was taken 23 pills a day! No more side - effects and no more " off periods " My husband was totally dependent on other people and after these operation he was able to help himself! But, the results or benefits of these operation is for each person very different. But the ultimate results can take for awhile. I wish you and your dad the very best. Greetings, Kris from Belgium -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- Van: Kari Hughes (Join the list) <[log in to unmask]> Aan: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Datum: vrijdag 21 juli 2000 15:12 Onderwerp: DBS surgery question >Hello, > >I am seeking information for my husband's father. He has had Parkinson's for >15 years and is still a young man (55). Recently a neurologist advised him >to have the deep brain stimulation implant. His surgery date is fast >approaching and he is looking for feedback from patients who have had this >procedure. (Was it worth it? What improvements did you experience? What >negative side effects did you experience? Do you still have to take your >medication? Etc.) Thank you very much. > >Sincerely, > >Kari >