It would be helpful if listmembers could compile a list of the medical centers that have a good track record for dBS surgery and screening - by country.
Also if you are planning to have the surgery done out of your local area, what do you need to talk to your insurance company about? (especially those who are enrolled in HMOs.) How can you verify thtat it will be covered beforehand?
Linda
-- Black Charles <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
This is a typical result from a good team. many do not have as good a result due to improper screening and poor surgery. I cannot emphasize the need to get to the best team you can access! There are about 20 qualified teams with good success rates.
Brian;
It is easy to forget how bad your PD is. Whwen your battery dies, it will be an eye-opening experience for you!
For those of us who are maxxed out on meds, DBS is the only option we have. Properly done, it works and works well. It will turn the clock back on your symptoms 10 years.
Charlie
--- On Mon, 12/1/08, Nigel Harland <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> From: Nigel Harland <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: DBS UPdate
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 11:29 PM
> Hello Brian,
> Thanks for posting your DBS updates, it is
> good to hear that it has been such a success, I just heard
> yesterday that my DBS is scheduled for next February and
> reading such positive comments is very encouraging, and
> helps to allay my apprehension about the operation.
>
> Regards,
> Nigel Harland.
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