Before Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Preparation & Mindset

Jump in the time machine with cohosts Mel, Esther, and Chris to revisit a past conversation from 2024 when Chris and Mel were both preparing for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. Learn about their mindsets and quality-of-life going into the procedure, then next month, come back to hear their DBS impressions almost 2 years later! ~~~ HOSTS ~~~ Melissa Livingston | @missmliv Esther Labib-Kiyarash | @shakinginmyboots1 Chris Sutphin | @cesutphin with support from hosting organization, Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance ~~~ LEARN MORE ~~~ READ EARLY ONSET PARKINSON'S DBS STORIES “It’s Worth It”: Tiffany’s Deep Brain Stimulation Journey | PMD Alliance Blog Insights from DBS | PMD Alliance Blog "It Was Life-Changing" - Roger's DBS Story | PMD Alliance Blog RECOMMENDED DBS RESOURCES Monthly DBS Corner Zoom Meeting for Q&A with Peers & Specialists | Parkinson's Orange County Group Deep Brain Stimulation and Parkinson’s From Decision-Making to Daily Life with DBS | Comprehensive Guide from the Michael J. Fox Foundation JOIN YOPN | PMD Alliance's Free Membership Program for People with YOPD & Care Partners Members can join the monthly community gathering held live on Zoom every 4th Tuesday/month, and you'll likely see our co-hosts there! GET IN-PERSON SUPPORT | PMD Alliance's Directory for Groups, Providers, & Events Don't forget to follow, subscribe, and share! Because the conversation continues in the comments on Podbean, across social media, and in YOPN's Monthly Community Gatherings. Tell us what you think! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the authors/producers/guest speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of YOPN or PMD Alliance.