February 5, 2015 – I had the battery for my deep brain stimulation (DBS) system changed today. I had the first battery for about 2 ½ years. The surgery went well – I was awake for the procedure, but don’t remember a thing. The folks at Medtronics gave me a rechargeable battery – that means I shouldn’t need surgery again for approximately 6-9 years.
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