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Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Dec 15, 2022 | Replies (21)
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@tuyetnga

My surgery was 2&1/2 hour , including the implantation of the stimulator in my chest. I watched a lot of videos about the procedure and attended conferences about it through my professional affiliation, so I had a good idea what to expect. Still, it was scary when they drilled a hole on my skull because I was awake and fully aware of it, but it didn't hurt. I am so thankful that I am doing well post-op with no apparent complication. There are a lot of online sessions that inform patients about this, I can't remember the name off the top of my head.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 15, 2022

Hello @tuyetnga

I appreciate the added information about your experience with DBS. I'm sure that it was unsettling when they drilled the hole in your skull. It does sound like you were well prepared and knew what to expect which is a good thing,

We do have others on Mayo Connect who are thinking about DBS and are looking for experiences of others. Can I mention you as a resource to them?

Also, will you please provide an update when you have your first programming to fine tune the treatment?

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