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[@chuchaichu]

Hey Ian, just want to say hi. I don't know how to properly express my appreciation. The amount of strength you have... so meaningful to this world.

[@ianfrizell]

Hi Chu. I'm not really all that strong, I'm just a good actor! Thanks for dropping by... Ian

[@chuchaichu]

@@ianfrizell Hey Ian, it takes strength to even put on the act. Have a great evening.

[@ThomasWilliams-ee6li]

Hi Ian, thank you so much for your posts. I wanted to let you know that I used one of your videos at a presentation that I did this week to a retirement home that my mother lives at. I work for Boston Scientific on the computer chips that control pacemakers and neurostimulators and the retirement home asked me to do a presentation on implantable devices. When I played one of your videos through the Zoom call, there was a great applause when you had the device turned on and gasps when the device was turned off. I believe that your frank and honest conversations about your experiences with these stimulators perform a great social good in helping people with Parkinson's disease to understand the options that they have in medical care. Thank you again and take care.

[@ianfrizell]

Hi Thomas Thank you for your kind comments. It pleases me so much to know that my videos have such value. Cheers, Ian

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Splendid. So glad you are on the better side of things bud. I know personally how evasive this surgery is and how painful it is. Wishing you health and happiness my friends 🙏

[@lukemyers9190]

Hey Ian! Love your videos hope you are in good health from the US!! Really hope you get motivated to make another Vlog but don’t push yourself

[@davemoreton2628]

Hello Ian Nice to see you back. Sounds like you have been through the mill a bit. Hope you are still taking vitamin D as it seems to help with covid. Keep taking the medicine, Cheer Davr

[@blackheartpress]

Hang in there, 2nd lockdown and all

[@obsoleteprofessor2034]

Gosh. It would be nice if the snart phone could double as a tv remote. Prayers to you

[@rich1225]

Good day to you Ian. Did you consider the rechargeable version? I'm having my battery replaced sometime in March or April and am leaning toward the rechargeable which lasts 15 years versus 3 years (which is my experience.

[@ianfrizell]

Hi Rich I did consider a rechargeable battery but it's a double edged sword. Fewer operations for replacements, or the potential for upgrades to the neurostimulator as the technology evolves. My latest neurostimulator has a greater range of programmable settings than my previous one, including one that may assist with clarity of speech. I opted for the possibility of future technology upgrades... Cheers, Ian

[@martinjones5725]

Hey Ian....I had my DBS implanted about 2 years ago, and now have severe speech issues. What brand of DBS system do you have, mine is a Medtronic.

[@ianfrizell]

mine is also Medtronic. I think speech problems are a problem with DBS regardless of hardware manufacturer!

[@rexgeorg7324]

Is your bed still inclined Ian my nan had Parkinson's

[@ianfrizell]

Yes, it's still inclined. I'm not convinced that it actually helps, but it's at no cost so it can stay that way for the time being!

[@rexgeorg7324]

Have you ever thought about fasting, Its a great way of reintroducing food back into your diet - thus analysing the effects of the food and drink on your body and mind. Take care Ian.

[@ianfrizell]

yes, I did a vlog about fasting and PD and I fast for at least 12 hours per day.

[@rexgeorg7324]

min 36 hrs to get any results

[@davidbarrett8348]

Thinking of you Ian. All the best my friend. Have you ever checked out Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of PD, and Dr. Robert Morse on YT as well?

[@ianfrizell]

hi David. I haven't been able to locate an Ayurvedic practitioner locally. I did try listening to Robert Morse, but his vlogs are so long that I can never find the bit of info I'm looking for...

[@pietsylviasteyn3976]

see vlog 163!

[@piccirilloxx]

Do you know what the effects of c60 are with Parkinson's?

[@ianfrizell]

I don't even know what c60 is!