I wish your father the best. Keep us informed on his progress. Greg 47/35/35 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fleming, Jennifer" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 9:21 AM Subject: Re: DBS surgery question > Please send your replies my way also. I will forward them to my dad. > > Thx, Jennifer, Dad w/ PD 56/39 > > BTW, My dad may join the group and I have told him that when he does I will > unsubscribe if he wants. I want him to be able to share with out his > daughter onlooking. I will then join the CARE list. I'll let you know. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kari Hughes (Join the list) [mailto:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 9:01 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: 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 >