Bonnie, I had a definite feeling similar to your friend but I would describe the feeling more a lack of stamina. I wanted to do things that my body hadn't done in years. And my body objected. I had lots of enthusiasm but not enough energy. I contributed this feeling to the fact that it had been years since I had been able to do many of the things I now can do. Those feelings lasted 6 months to a year after the surgery. >A friend who is not on the PIE recently had DBS. >She is quite lacking of energy now & says she had much more after Palidotomy >several years ago. >Could those who have had DBS please comment on their energy level. > >Thanks > >Bonnie jjjane http://www.geocities.com/soho/village/6263/pienet/people/hithross.html