Re: DBS surgery question

["Fleming, Jennifer" <Jennifer_Fleming@xxxxxx>]

Barry, Would you please send this to me directly.  I couldn't read the
attachment.  Thanks, Jen - Dad w/PD 55/39

-----Original Message-----
From: Barry Black []
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 3:20 AM
To: PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: DBS surgery question


please find my experience with DBS attached

----- Original Message -----
From: Kari Hughes (Join the list) <Ksprenkle@xxxxxxx>
To: <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 23:01
Subject: DBS surgery question


> Hello,
>
> I am seeking information for my husband's father.  He has had Parkinson's
for
> 15 years and is still a young man (55).  Recently a neurologist advised
him
> to have the deep brain stimulation implant.  His surgery date is fast
> approaching and he is looking for feedback from patients who have had this
> procedure.  (Was it worth it? What improvements did you experience?  What
> negative side effects did you experience?   Do you still have to take your
> medication?  Etc.)  Thank you very much.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Kari
>