Posted on 05/19/2020 7:49:48 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants
Three years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and through a year long process, I have been approved for Deep Brain Stimulation. I have 3 procedures to go through. The firs was on May 5 and I did fine.
The second part is tomorrow, May 20, where they use the jig drill to holes in my skull to place the electrodes. I will be fully awake during this part to make sure the probes are placed correctly. There are some pretty cool videos on youtube that show how dramatic the change in tremors is.
The third procedure on May 27 is where they place the stimulator under the skin on my upper chest and attach the wires to the electrodes.
Then finally when the doctors are satisfied with the healing process (no infections or complications), they will turn the stimulator on and fine tune it for my needs. The doctor will give me a remote to turn it on and off and maybe to adjust it.
Prayers for successful surgeries and a great outcome.
I’ll pray for you, and good luck, FRiend. I hope you come through with flying colors and this improves your quality of life.
An electrode stimulation setup? My girlfriend had something like that and...then she...didn’t need me...anymore (sniff sniffle). Please forgive me - humor was key to beating cancer and over-worrying kills people surely as much as illness. Reports are that this procedure has already helped hundreds of folks live better lives and I’m sure you’ll be one more. You have my prayers as you’ve been a good FRiend all these years and someone has to keep Tennessee in line. Later!
Praying for you and what sounds like really cool innovation. May the Lord guide your doctors to protect and heal you! In His Name!
Prayers for you.
You are very brave. I can’t say enough how much I am in awe of you for taking this on.
Praying for you, the doctors and your family.
Prayers for strength, peace, comfort and healing.
God loves you most.
Praying and agreeing in faith. And all the people said Amen and Amen.
Prayers up, buddy.
For others, here's a video describing the deep brain stimulation procedure. It is perfectly watchable, not gory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pSMFYhh5E8
That is simply fantastic. A medical miracle.
Prayers up, Blood of Tyrants. He’s got this.
praying for you.
My husband has parkinsons.
May God be with you through this surgery.
Prayers sent for God to guide your doctors and that you are able to beat this disease!
Prayers sent for you!
Prayers done for You, Your Family, Friends and Medical Team(s). Also for no infections or complications at any Surgical Sites.
Prayers for you.
The best part about having a chip in your brain is when they finally give you the switch for it!
Praying.
I join in prayer
Matt 18:20
Fervent prayers for your procedure and its success.
Prayers for a successful surgery and
the entire treatment plan.
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