Thread: Duodopa pump: anyone know anyone who has gotten pump?
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Old 04-03-2011, 05:11 PM
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I'm usually pretty technically adept, but I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how to PM you . . . I'd love to see photos. My father is undergoing surgery to implant the pump at the end of the month and I would love to make some things for him to make it easier to carry. I'm so hopeful about this . . . it's been 15 years since I've gotten a good hug from him . . .

Alison
Anyone who has the pump know of any stats on how long one can stay on this tretment? I have heard with DBS 5-10 years...is Duodopa about the same?

Thanks!

Laura
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