In the subsequent months since my activation day, I have had several visits with my MDS to check in on my progress and make adjustments...

Some period of time post your surgeries, you will begin the process to program your new DBS device. This will likely take several...

As I mentioned in the surgery post, each surgeon approaches DBS is little differently. Some put each lead in during a separate surgery,...

Note: the original post has been enhanced to include pictures taken during the surgery. Care was taken not to show graphic pictures,...

Once through the qualification tests, it is time to sort out a few details and prepare mentally for the procedure. As you would expect,...

As you might imagine, just deciding you want to pursue Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as part of your PD management doesn't mean you...

10 years ago, when I barely knew what Parkinson's disease even was, if you told me I would decide to have an elective brain surgery, I...

I am about to enter a new phase in my journey living with and Challenging Parkinson's. I will be having surgery to implant a Deep Brain...