Just 4 days until my DBS implant is turned on and calibrated for the first time! I can hardly wait, especially since my symptoms have returned, and I'm having trouble at work. Sunday I have to stop taking Requip, Monday it's "goodbye" to seligeline and amantadine, Tuesday I have to quit the rest of the drugs (Stalevo and Sinemet) and then Wednesday I go in to be powered up and fine tuned.
I hope I can start cutting down on the meds soon, too. I'm taking medication every 2 hours now; 17 pills a day! And that's not counting the pain killers, muscle relaxants and sleeping pills for the insomnia that's probably a side effect of the OTHER drugs.
Soon I'll be free! Well, "free er" anyway. Sorry; my "dash" key doesn't work ever since I spilled a margarita on the keyboard. Go figure.
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About Me
- Marian
- I'm a lucky lady. I have a wonderful husband of 27 years, a fantastic 25 year old son (I'm so proud of him!) a loving and supportive family, the best friends in the world, a job that I love, and... Parkinson's Disease. I was diagnosed in September 2006. That was a jolt, but I'm learning to deal with it.
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Hi Marian, I recently had DBS surgery and have gone through the activation process starting Jan. 21/13. I give thanks everyday for the opportunity to have this procedure. I've had Parkinson's for 16 years and had been taking medication every three hours. This week I am medication free and I feel like I have such freedom from alarms, reminders,and carrying water everywhere I go. I know that being off meds. is not an expectation for DBS so I feel very blessed. I have been following your blog since you started the DBS procedures and look forward to hearing the outcome. I will pray for you as go through the activation process. NORMA
good luck powering on and with the medication adjustment... hope all goes smooth!
Kaitlyn
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Hi Norma,
Yes, I feel very blessed, too, for even having this procedure available. Thanks so much for the good thoughts and prayers!
Hi Kaitlyn,
Thanks; I get powered on TOMORROW!!! I will certainly be ready to tell the world!
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