I had DBS surgery in 2010. It is mind over matter. I was so desperate to have help for my severe on/off from meds that I couldn't wait. Having the halo on was somewhat of a challenge, but I was sitting on the bed after they put it on joking with my family, so it wasn't that bad. I have a picture of me with my halo on but I will spare you from seeing that picture. In the actual surgery, I felt some tugging and could tell they were doing stuff, plus I could hear the brain noise they need to listen to. The brain has no pain sensors, so it doesn't hurt. It was kind of a neat experience depending on your attitude and motivation going into the operation. And for me it has given me my life back. No more on/off, no muscle cramps, tightness, or dyskinesia. I am fortunate I never did have tremors. The main things I deal with now are poor speech, fatigue, and my handwriting is gone.

I have been told that they can now do the surgery with the patient asleep, so you could check into that. The main thing is to go to a surgeon who has done lots of DBS operations and they need to do thorough testing to make sure you have a good chance of success. Best wishes.

I didn't catch the program on DBS, but had DBS done in June. It is terrific.. I was asleep during most of the procedure. Never saw the cage. I didn't have tremors, but could not function without my 6 doses of Stalevo and leva/carba and azilect. Am now on Rytary which is a timed release version. It does not have the sharp wearing offs of stalevo. Of course, DBS is not for everyone, but it is certainly worth checking out if you are a candidate.

Yes, we watched that show. I have had DBS and it has made all the difference in my life. Not everyone has the success I have had, so I am blessed. That show was very realistic as to my experience.

Try the free web site for speech. It is speak out for parkinson. Only avaialabe on the ipad

We watched it and I found it to be extremely informative. It wasn't advertised very well, so I imagine many people who would have liked to see it missed out. What a comfort to know that there is something out there that can help those with PD.