So finally....: the date for my DBS... - Cure Parkinson's

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So finally....

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the date for my DBS...November 15th....I never thought I would say this but I am looking forward to getting screwed and drilled:))

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compucure

Best wishes - if you need to know anything then mail me at - tony@tonyleather.com. I had DBS I June 2011. Tonyxx

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SuKas in reply to compucure

oh thank you....will do...what are your thots? Did you get what you wanted from DBS?

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debbie66

good luck SuKas,my husband had it in 2004 and it put a stop to his dyskinesia which he had 24/7 ,60% less meds and he says he would go through it again if he had too.

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SuKas in reply to debbie66

ohh that is great to know...yes for me the tremors are the biggest problem

I wish you all the very best for a successful outcome.

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SuKas in reply to

thank u much:))

Jash profile image
Jash

Best wishes to you...you'll do great and have a great experience. Stay in touch with us....take it easy and remember it's a process and can take a while....

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SuKas in reply to Jash

thank u very much...and yes I do have to remember to have patience....am the impatient type:)

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Yogibear

Best of luck. xx

I am just beginning to look at this route myself.

Please keep in touch with us.

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SuKas in reply to Yogibear

I will surely keep u guys updated. It took me a while to agree for this...but am happy I did ....now let's see after surgery:)

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Jash

You'll be great; listen to the docs and be patient knowing that a better day awaits...

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grammieof3

You will be so happy you did this love my dbs. Going to see surgeon about replaying my battery after six years. So happy your getting screwed you will love it. Please post when u can prayers are with you

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joemen1

sukas good luck to you.

by the way what sort of surgical procedure is it.

and do you know if there are any age restrictions as i am 84.

thanks & have a nice day.

joemen1

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jillannf6

hi sukas

good luck!

(i hav e PSP no meds/ no surgery/ no nothing)

so plz let u s knwo how it goes1!

lol JIll

and A HUG and XXX

:-)

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