Dale ,its interesting that you have noticed a decline in your balance since dbs...i have noticed my balance has deteriorated since dbs too.I am unsure if its: (a) directly related to dbs; (b) the progression of pd; (c) always been an issue, but had been masked by other symptoms (dyskinesia ) pre- dbs; or (d) all of the above.My feeling is that its a combination of all of the above.
What it does do is raise the question:
Does the fact that post dbs i have worse balance than pre-dbs make my dbs a success or not?What defines a "successful" dbs?
Just as the disease effects each of us differently, so too the results of dbs are uniquely our own- I am aware of people who having had dbs are virtually unable to speak intelligibly- yet are delighted to be able to move and view their surgery as very successful. One man's success is often another man's disaster. In my case I am more than happy to "trade" poor balance for no dyskinesia, greatly reduced meds,and no on/offs, glad to read that you had a similiar outcome.
Cheers
Cate