I had both sides done in 2008 when i had mine done they had to bolt a halo to my head now that did hurt . But if I had to do it all over I would the difference is like day and night when they turned me on i have had my batteries replaced four times on my left side and three times on my right my left side is rechargeable has long has I remember to charge it I do it takes me about and hour to get it up to a hundred percent if you have the chance to get done then go for it you will see the difference as soon as they turn it on hope that this was helpful Needtolearn

I had one put in , in 2014 It was put in all in one surgery whilst I was asleep I didn’t recover well I was unconscious for 2 days they thought I had a stroke as when I came round I was confused but I quickly rallied round they said it was being with out my Parkinson’s meds the switched me on and I have never looked back I have had 1 battery change 4 years ago I have to charge up daily it takes max 20 mins a day depending on how active I have been and because my mobility is poor and I am not active it takes less than 10 mins if I was asked would I recommend it to others I would say yes in
a heart beat I have the Medtronic
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I had DBS surgery 5 months ago.The surgery went very well and recovery was smooth. It changed my life . I take half the meds I had in the past and no more muscle cramp, stiffness or rigidity. Tremors are not gone but they not as bad. I have faith they will get it programed right.

Thanks Rww, I'm so glad it helped you! It's been recommended by my Dr but she also said I have plenty of time to think about it, so I'm doing my homework! You've been so helpful!

Needtolearn my meds r down to half of what I was taken it took time with the doctor's help on fine tuning my DBS and setting a range for me to turn myself up or down to help control my tremors