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I had DBS in dec 2004 with tremendous success. Before the surgery my rigidity and dyskenias were debilitating. Frankly, I was so bad that I had the surgery as my last attempt at independence again. Usually, the surgery is done with you awake, but I was in such pain that he put me under for the entire surgery - both sides the same day. They didnt turn my computers on for 2 weeks and it took 9 trips to get adjustments set, but it was a miracle. I was able to drive again, live independently in my home and reduced meds to only requip. I had batteries replaced last march. I've had problems since then but my neurologist is repromming me again now. Would I do this again? In a heartbeat. It has been such a gift of time and freedom from pain, even as the disease progresses. To me what is important for successs includes choosing a gifted surgeon. Ask around. Even call Medtronics. It is also important to choose a caring, patient neurologist expereinced with DBS. Their time and patience and your ability to give feedback on how you are doing is critical. Beverly Forte ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Ely" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 6:55 PM Subject: DBS > I'm interested in getting feedback on DBS, both pro and con. I am > scheduled > to undergo surgery in Oct. 26. Thanks Brian > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn