Yes, I'm doing great compared to most people who have had parkinsons for almost 20 years. My voice is the biggest problem - I can't articulate or talk loudly. Only whisper.

How are you now? Dbs is still working properly?

I'm watching this video as part of a class paper on DBS, and it is absolutely incredible to see how this works. It's like he is two different people. Thank you for sharing this.

Infection Prevention and Control IPC procedures have sure changed since 2015! A lot of breaches of IPC that I am noticing while watching this operation that would not be allowed in 2024. Touching masks with ungloved hands, not being gloved in an OR, touching a name tag after being double gloved, and many other (minor) lapses in IPC.

That’s incredible!! I’m scheduled for DBS July 2024

Are you still in this world sir if i may ask?

Since they don't put that part of skull back in place, what actually protects it? I'd be afraid If I knocked into something, it would hit my brain lol.

Thank you so much for sharing this video.

I am considering this down the rd. Some nasty pervasive side effects are making me reconsider. Presently medication is working…

My father just got DBS surgery in the past twelve months after years of suffering with Parkinson's. I helped get him to the surgery and then home, but I don't exactly live close and it took a month or two before he came over to my house again with the DBS active. Without much of a thought, he said "I'm going to grab some water" and stood up out of my arm chair, walked across the room to the half-flight of stairs, went up to the kitchen and got a glass of water for himself. It was the fastest I had seen him move in over a decade and it nearly brought me to tears! I've been trying to find a way to explain the change, it's so noticeable it's night and day, and this video is a near exact replica of what I see with my father pre-DBS and post-DBS. Thank you for posting this and sharing, I hope this becomes a more common treatment for Parkinson's and continues to be more and more effective as we learn more!

I am having DBS bilateral surgery Dec. 4, 2023 - with pulse generator being put in Dec. 11. I have hope and many prayers are going up that once my system is turned on, programmed for maximum benefits, I will have control of my essential hand tremors and possibly other issues - with minimal side effects. I don't have Parkinson's. Any time I see that DBS helps gives me more hope. I have Spasmodic Dysphonia. It would be a joy to have help with that, but they are targeting the hands. I wouldn't mind a Christmas miracle, but I really just want to be able to do everyday activities normally again. That is one of my prayers this Christmas. Lord willing, it will happen for me. I am so grateful with this man that it has helped him.

I've just started the process at Rush in Chicago. thank you so much for sharing.

Why doesn’t the surgeon cauterize all those bleeders?

Thank you. So happy for you. My 17 year old son will be getting this for his retractable seizures.

I am so glad you've had success. My dad's Neurologist suggested this to him once, got his hopes up, then on the next visit, told him he was too old. She has more recently suggested a Duodopa pump but he is hesitant due to possible post operative issues.

You're welcome. It's been 13 years since surgery and I'm still going strong...

Extremely educational video. Answered all my questions in 3 minutes. Thank you for taking the time making this video.

Im scheduled for DBS surgery in november. My tremors are unique in that they arent parkinsons based or essential tremors but theyre medication induced. I cant go off of the medications and no other treatment for the tremors has worked so i feel like this is my last option. My doctors dont know 100% if this will work for me because of my tremors being medically induced but i feel like i have no choice. I cant do anything on my own that involves fine motor skills like cutting food or holding a cup of water.

My turn next😮..

who else is at neuro camp rn

This is really amazing to be able to see how huge of a difference there is

Well, I have a phone consultation May 31st.. see what happens

And a Update? I do Hope you are still well.

God Bess you for sharing. I’m going bro have the surgery in about a month and I was very nervous about it until I saw your video, Thank you for the confidence! RW

Yeah, me too I have one of those shots sucks because I can’t be in a normal classroom of people because I don’t know lol move don’t know who Mr. having a deep brain stimulation as soon as it came on it, change my life the moment to great

❤❤

Why don't you post more videos?

Deseo tanto a Dios que mi hermano pueda operarse con él fabulosos DBS, en Argentina cuesta muy caro y es un sueño poder adquirirlo, pero es la ilusión de cada día para cambiarle la vida a mi hermano que tanto lucho por estar en esta vida. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Una bendición y una felicitación por el progreso conseguido!!!

I'm doing great. Quality of life is fantastic compared to what my life would've been like without the surgery. Kenny

I'm only 27 and I'm probably going to need to go through with this same surgery. I have really bad multiple sclerosis and I am running out of options.

2023 how are you now. Please let me know.

Wow amazing! I was diagnosed at 40 in 2018, now I’m 45. I’m taking 20-23 sinimet per day coupled with antecapone and sleeping pills..dbs?? Too early for me?

so do they have to do the surgery every t0 years?

Wow amazing you filmed this! Thank you. I want my dad (who has Parkinson) to do DBS but he is affraid. Clips like this will maybe help him to do it.

I go for my consultation with my neurosurgeon and the Medtronics Rep. I've been in pain over 2 years.

Fantastic.

how are you doing these days? 2005 was when my son was born. I hope u r still doing fine with DBS. I hope you can do an update.

I get one in four weeks, can’t wait

hello sir.. how are you .. our relative is getting DBS Surgery in September 2nd week sir.. hoping for the best.. thanking you sir..

My mom is suffering with Parkinson’s disease for more than 10 years, i will check with her doctor to see if we are able to use this treatment for her. Thanks for the video

Sir this battery is life time or expired after some year in Pakistan my father do dbs but my dad battery is expired every 4year and then doctor change the battery plz guide me about this battery

What conditional was he treated for? Is he OK now?

How are you feel now friend?

First of all, thanks for posting this video. I notice this video was posted 9 years ago. Today is April 30 2022. I wonder how you are doing after 9 years. My wife just had the procedure done yesterday. She is diagnosed with distonía in her lower jaw and can't talk properly or chew food. I hope this will help her improve her life. I want to ask you since I noticed that you also had problem with your speech. Are you able to eat and chew food when it is on? Thank you for any information or advice you can give us. God bless you!

I had my DBS done 9 years ago. I would do it over and over again. I know how this man feels!!

Amazing, thanks so much

God had a plan for you! He carefully selected a team of Angels to do his work and create a miracle. God bless you, the entire medical team, and your supportive and loving family and friends 🙏

This is amazing! I hope, that you are doing good!

God bless you!

Thanks for sharing.