An Interview with People Living with Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s (6+ Years)

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In this video, people with Parkinson’s who have been living with DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) for 6 years or more discuss why they chose to get DBS, the approval and surgical process, and their top tips for anyone considering getting deep brain stimulation.

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0:00 – Introduction
4:51 - First Line of Treatment When Initially Diagnosed with Parkinson’s
26:53 – Deciding on the Type of DBS Device
32:48 – The Process Between Considering DBS and Getting Approval
44:30 - The Importance of the Surgeon/Programmer
56:15 – Being Fully Awake or Asleep for the Procedure
1:01:35 – What Are You Most Grateful for or What Were You Most Surprised By?