@LouAnnHull. Hi LouAnn, its a serious operation and one that's not performed without a great deal of assessment, consideration, discussions with family, partner.

I attended a seminar today and one of our top neurologists who is part of the DBS team spoke on the subject. So many factors have to come into play and only the medical profession who undertake the procedure could advise you.

Like the above comments can i suggest in the first instance you speak with your treating neurologist, Take care YW

My Neurologist recommended a local group in my area and i was attending for a while. It wasn’t what I was expecting. It was basically a lot like what you find on face book a lot of information which is very good especially at the beginning. There was a 20 minute of exercise by a physical therapist from the hospital. Which again was good. But again there is a lot of that on line you tube ect… what I gave yet to find and what I was imagining was a group where people living with PD discussed their feelings on what they were experiencing going through these life altering physical, mental and Sociological changes. I am still looking for a group like that.

Are you close to a teaching hospital with a PD Center of Excellence? My husband Bill had 3 DBS surgeries as the second one had a bad lead placement causing seizures. The third one was done at a local teaching hospital and we still go there for follow ups. He wouldn't change his decisions for the world.

My first inclination would be to consult with your neurologist for his/her opinion. Hope you get the answer you are looking for. Shalom Jon

Dr. Conrad Papas was my neuro surgeon who removed the large meningioma in my right frontal lobe.
He also specializes in deep brain stimulation. I shall consult with him on this matter. Thank you for all your concern. I also will be praying for the Lord's guidance.