Hi
I recently went had DBS in July and with much success. Prior to DBS I was in a wheel chair half of the day. My on and off was constant sometimes 5 minutes on and thanw off. I was on high dosage of carbo/levo which was causing Paranoid and delusions. I was depressed all the time and not able to function at times except with help. DBS was done in 3 steps. The first step was the two holes in the head where the wires were attached. A week later a stimulator was implanted in my chest under the collar bone. The procedures were not painful and I continued my regimen of medications. About 10 days after the stimulator was implanted the doctor turned on the power. I was amazed and able to walk again. I was also able to turn over in bed which had become a huge problem. My second visit the neuro turned it up further and , as in the first session, reduced my medications again. I am returning next week for my third session. The only side affect has been weight gain. The reps from Medtronic were there through the entire process when I had questions. My quality of life has improved . The procedure does not stop progression but monthly visits to the neuro can keep my PD manageable. I was scared at first but looking back I would recommend the procedure to anyone who has on/of constantly and where meds are not working as well as they had. For now I have hope for the future
Damon4309