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Those who have DBS - what are your thoughts on having rechargeable or not rechargeable? Am scheduled for DBS 4-4-17

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Rechargeable--love mine and it must be replaced in 5 years!

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I had my DBS surgery in 2005 and had the batteries/generators replaced in 2012. It was not a big deal. In fact, we went out to dinner in Manhattan to miss the rush hour traffic driving home right from the hospital. My wife, who worries about everything, confined the surgeon to try doing the procedure with only local anesthetic. I was fine with it until they began using the electrocautery unit to stop some bleeding. Every time they zapped me the electricity shot up to my brain and I spasmed. Not very comfortable. I would rather have the implanted batteries than wear a unit to power them. It's a personal choice. I'm not particularly surgery phobic so I'm ok with replacing them when needed. I hope you have have great result with the surgery. I was lucky, no PD meds since my DBS, but that is rare. Best of luck.

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llwwd

Hi Dottie2, I had DBS with rechargeable batteries about 1 1/2 years ago. It definitely took care of my tremors. I no longer shake like I did pre- cbd. It was much easier than I expected. I did have the second surgery about a month later . I'm glad I did the rechargeable, I thought that was part of dbs. I only have to recharge 1 time a week And i don't have to change batteries for 20 years. I would love to know how you do so please post again in a few months.Best of luck to you!

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