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Originally Posted by made it up
Hi Betsy and Damon,
I had DBS almost 11 yrs ago and found I gained wt fairly rapidly after the procedure.
My neuro told me its because of the calories we lose when we're dyskinesic and since that ceases after DBS we gain wt.
For me as well as that I would have to add my sudden joy of eating whatever and whenever I liked!
Ive started being more cautious of what and when I eat lately and now that I'm back to relying on Sinemet a bit more find that it works so much better on a relatively empty stomach.
Best wishes.
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Thank you for that information. Do you feel that the DBS has helped slow any progression of the PD down? I hear the PD still progresses but hear there is some talk about stem cells possibly growing as a result of DBS. How have you been doing these past 11 years? I keep hearing it makes an amazing difference in your life. I hope that's been your experience. Are you driving and exercising and generally getting around ok? Hope I'm not asking too many questions I'm just really curious about this whole thing.
Thank you and all the best.
Betsy