Dbs Switch on

[batwing]

Sorry about gremlins in previous post. Ì would appreciate posts from anyone who have had the experience of beìng switched òn after dbs under a GA,

What does ìt feel like?

I have to wait 6 weeks to know!!!

Best wishes Phil

[Pelley]

indescribable. I remember that feeling. Six years ago after a one year battle and five surgeries because of two post op infections, pic lines and disapointments. After all is said ad done and 6 successful years including one new battery exchange (successfully done in one out patient visit) I would do it all again!! It has helped tremendously. It has added many useful years to my life!

I can only think someday in the future when one of our skulls are on display next to the early lobotomy ones someone can comment "how barbaric" about it.

[etterus]

I assume that you mean general anesthesia-GA.

I had mine done.5 years ago at OSHU in Portland. I waited 4 weeks to be programmed though the unit was on very low immediately after surgery. I felt a lot better during the waiting phase and even better after the programming was complete. Since then I am still doing fairly well but this disease is progressive.... but I'm certain that I'd probably be in a wheelchair without it today. Good luck and expect the best!

[Jimbo26]

I am a week away from turning on, after a month after DBS surgery and am off worse than before surgery. Sure hope it is worth it.

[batwing]

You may bè under the side effects of the

GA

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