Month: February 2024
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DBS Surgery-Programing Session 3
It’s been ten days since my last programing session. During that time I had a follow up visit with Dr. Ko’s Physician’s Assistant, Elisabeth Willems. She released me for full Rock Steady Boxing, with the only caveat I don’t go in at 100% to start! Although it feels I am…
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DBS Surgery- Programming Session 2
I had my second DBS programming session with Dr. Davis. What should you expect at a programming appoitment? Your doctor will check the device to make sure it is functioning properly. He/She will then evaluate which stimulator setting improves your symptoms and which ones cause side effects. You will leave…
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DBS Surgery – Operating room
DBS SURGERY – Stage 2 Photographs They say a picture is worth a thousand words… I recently received these photographs of Stage 2 of my DBS surgery! They brought back memories, and answered a lot of questions I had! To start, thank you to Dr. Ko and his team. There…
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DBS Surgery- Programming Session 1
One or Two weeks after surgery, return to clinic for programmingwith your neurologist. Dr. Jennie Davis www.mvneurology.com Programing Time – Day One! Yesterday afternoon I went in for programing. My Neurologist/Movement Specialist Dr. Jennifer Davis and Medtronic’s DBS Specialist Mallory Robb were there. To start, I gave them a cake…