Parkinson's Warrior: Deep Brain Stimulation A Journey to Relief

On a chilly Thursday in December Nick Pernisco woke up from his Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery with a few new holes in his head -- and a whole new lease on life with Parkinsons.In the follow up to his best-selling Parkinsons Warrior: Fighting Back and Taking Control Nick takes you on an intimate first-person journey through the full DBS experience. With candor and humor Deep Brain Stimulation: A Journey to Relief offers inspiration and accessible information on what you need to know about DBS what to expect along each step of the way and the renewed possibilities for life after DBS.If you or your loved one is considering DBS but youre unsure or scared or just want to know more this book is for you.From the IntroductionOn December 6th 2018 I underwent Deep Brain Stimulation surgery to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinsons Disease. My first symptoms had appeared in 2009 so it was almost exactly nine years later that I would go under the drill and knife to get some relief. I had some apprehension at first - I mean its brain surgery - but Im glad I went through with it. Although DBS was not a cure for Parkinsons the surgery set back the clock on my symptoms about 10-12 years. In this sequel to the original Parkinsons Warrior book I detail the circumstances that lead me to consider Deep Brain Stimulation the essential details about what the surgery does and how it works and a first-hand account of my own surgery. Just like in the original Parkinsons Warrior book I pull no punches. I give you every detail no matter how frightening it might sound. My hope is that after reading this book Deep Brain Stimulation wont sound so frightening. The reason I wrote this book is to demonstrate that an option exists to alleviate Parkinsons symptoms and that people with Parkinsons do not have to lose hope when their symptoms worsen. I had Deep Brain Stimulation surgery to give me time to live my life more normally until a cure for Parkinsons is discovered. The second part of this book involves my life after DBS surgery. I discuss some expectations I had about the surgery how I felt after surgery and how having a Warrior mentality helped me adjust to a new normal. I hope this second section will inspire you and make you think about your life remembering that we only get one shot at life so we better make the most of it. Finally I hope that by reading this book you will consider having DBS. Its brain surgery but its not so scary and it will absolutely change your life. Ive gotten my life back thanks to DBS and so Im happy to sing its praises from the rooftops. I look forward to you joining me on this journey as I recount my story. And please if you ever have any questions or need guidance to help find the right information for you write to me since Id love to hear from you: nick@parkinsonswarrior.com.