Parkinson's, DBS and Me - Episode 9: Meet the Surgeon

After a bit of a break, our DBS series is back. In episode 9, Jo meets the surgeon that might perform her deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. She’s anxious and full of questions, but hopeful that she can have the treatment.
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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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[@LivedHealthParks]

What a fantastic series. Incredibly moving as well as informative to hear Jo's story. What valuable videos for anyone in a similar position.

[@Ann-sf6od]

I am considering dbs. Thank you so much for doing this series. It's such a lonely journey.

[@hubertus328]

Hello Jo, thank you for sharing.

[@genesebelius4466]

Thanks for sharing

[@martincox7220]

So pleased for you Jo. Thank you so much for sharing your DBS journey with us.

[@triplefoam]

What an amazing surgeon! Please give her a big hug for us the next time you see her and accept her hug back from us!

[@dionesilva9295]

I’m scheduled to do DBS on July 11th. I’m 59 and I was diagnosed with Parkinson 9 years ago. I’m scary. Thanks for sharing.

[@parkinsonsuk]

Best of luck with your journey, we're so glad you found the videos helpful

[@giuseppemennella1581]

i just add my DBS 1 month ago, after watching this series, and am ready to share what i am going through with anyone who need help. my dbs target was STN not Gpi. I hope Jo goes for it! let me add the biggest journey of dbs is Not before the surgery but after. there’s no easy way to wean off the meds and find right balance between meds and dbs settings and i wonder why after so long there’s no automatic way to raise dbs settings and lower meds. why no one talks much about this part of the challenge

[@devananddrepaul4937]

Hello, I hope the surgery went well. All the best for the future. You will see a positive change in your quality of life.

[@SilveraB-yh1vh]

november 10-2023 for me

[@racheltevaseu6508]

Much luck yo you..

[@user-wn2ob7vj4g]

Είναι εύκολο να γίνει μετάφραση στα ελληνικα; θα το ήθελα τόσο πολύ...θα ήταν πολύ βοηθητικό για μένα. ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ

[@thenutritionalhealer7233]

One would think we need all the oxygen we can get to the brain, am I wrong?

[@amithamanchanayaka8473]

Speak v slowly some words cant hear about dbs

[@sandsean62]

I read the transcript or put the subtitles on