Parkinson's, DBS and Me - Episode 11: The Follow Up

A month after her surgery, Jo visits her surgeon and a specialist nurse to have her DBS device programmed for the first time. She knows it won’t be an immediate fix for her symptoms, but believes it will be worth it in the end.
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This is Jo’s story. We know Parkinson's affects everyone differently. If you have questions or need support, get in touch with us on 0808 800 0303 or [e-mail].
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[@moiogando]

What a lovely lady she is !!! Good luck with your DBS !!!

[@dagbirkrem]

Bergen, Norway. DBS March 22 (Boston Sc.) A new life. Wonderful. Good luck and recovery to you, Jo.

[@davidhughes5998]

Wonderful, inspiring.

[@adrianrigby1900]

Thankypu Jo such a awesome story. I'm getting my DBS 15 of February very anxious

[@giuseppemennella1581]

Congrats Jo, we had DBS at same time.....good luck with getting the DBS settings right and please more info on this part of the story

[@giuseppemennella1581]

i found my settings magic happened at week.5

[@paulrhind7429]

How does a patient get referred for DBS surgery?

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

Usually by your medical team: neurologist, mds movement disorder specialist

[@danpalmer7676]

I hope to have a chat with my consultant next time i see him about it.(December 2024)

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

@@danpalmer7676 nice. I’m scheduled for September 10th. Then 6 weeks recovery, finally they will turn it on at that point..

[@kennetheshamphrey7972]

Gonzalez Karen Lopez Susan Garcia Carol

[@ConcernClay-x2e]

Moore Donna Davis Linda Harris Joseph