In 2003, Tim was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD) at the age of 32. Almost six years later (October 2008), Tim comes to the realization with the help of his neurologist and a specialist that the medication he is on has come to the end of their usefulness. His next option is brain surgery.
On 11/17/08, Tim will undergo DBS - Deep Brain Stimulation where they will implant electrodes directly into his brain and hook it up to a battery to send electrical charges to the brain so that he can be "fixed". We are hoping that his tremors are minimized, he becomes less stiff and rigid and can move more quickly.
I will post to this site every day until he is back home so that you can read updates of his progress.
Before I say goodnight, I need to publicly thank Tim's family, my family, the amazing citizens of Oswego, NY and for other people's kindness for helping us out as we struggle through the mounting medical bills. Now, I can say goodnight.
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