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Hi Bob and Hi All, Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an exciting new treatment approach to Parkinson's disease. http://www.parkinson.org/dbs.htm On 25 Jan 2001, at 19:00, Robert Berger wrote: > Doug: I am new to PD. Please tell me what DBS stands for. For what it > is worth, I will pray that you receive courage each night. Best wishes, > Bob B > > > >From: Doug Brown <[log in to unmask]> > > > >Just seen my Nero and he has suggested that I not put off my decision > >to have DBS surgery any longer as we have tried everything we can think > >of and still can not get these trimmers under control. I gave my self a > >nasty cut "4 stitches " trying to cut up a piece of ham the other day > >so its time to do something. I would like to be able to feed myself and > >drink a cup of coffee without getting more on me than in me. The > >problem is I am wimpy when it comes to this sort of thing. One look at > >the pictures of surgery and I am ready to run. How can I get over this > >fear? Some of you have already had this done and I would like to know > >if you also had these fears and if so how did you get past it. I am > >going to have this done I just find it scary. any suggestions? Thanks > >Doug > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com [log in to unmask]