[Elie Itr]

Hi

I have been scheduled for two separate DBS surgeries at Kaiser NorCal Hospital @ Redwood CA: the first on June 6th, which will address the left side of my body, and the second on June 20th, involving the right side along with the implantation of an IPG. I will be receiving the Boston Scientific rechargeable Vercise R16 system, which is recognized as the smallest device in the industry.

At the age of 72, I was diagnosed with my condition in 2015, and it wasn’t until 2020 that I began taking Sinemet. The medication has been mostly effective in managing my symptoms, with my primary issues being tremors and rigidity in my left arm, as well as an internal tremor in my left leg. Currently, I am taking 4x200mg of Levodopa, which generally works well; however, my greatest challenge has been dealing with insomnia, resulting in only 3 to 5 hours of sleep each night.

To ensure the success of my upcoming DBS surgery, there are two critical factors that need to be considered. Firstly, the accurate placement of the electrode (lead) in the Subthalamic Nucleus (STN) is vital. I have full confidence in my neurosurgeon, who has successfully performed this procedure on more than 600 occasions. Secondly, the programming and settings of the system will need to be carefully adjusted to achieve the optimal setting levels, allowing for a reduction or elimination of Levodopa usage. In this regard

I will keep you updated

Elie

[Elie Itr]

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[Elie Itr]

This excellent paper will give you the full detailed picture about DBS surgery:

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2021.708481/full