I just returned from my appointment with the neuro in Indy. He told me I was a perfect candidate for the STN surgery. hat was funny was he said now wwe have to find out if medicare will pay for it. Then I told him I am certain that medicare will cover it in Indiana. He was a little shocked that I knew that.
He showed me the pacemaker-like device which was attached with a line to the electrode. I am not completely certain if what he told me was an update of the surgical procedure or not, but he said they locate the specific site before implanting the electrode and the insert the electrode and avoid probing around to find the site. He also said it only takes one hour for the surgery. I was very impressed.
Hey Bruce that's great news!! I bet you are really excited. I don't remember if you have said or not, but have they set a date for the surgery? Great news, Good Luck.
Yes, I am very excited. They seem to work faster then the Parkinson's centers .I see the surgeon Dec 7 and then it is just a matter of them finding a day the operating room is available. I know I shouldn't expect too much from the surgery, but right now it would seem like being reborn. Bruce
Good news from the neuro
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