Amazing DBS Before & After | 225-769-2200 | Baton Rouge Parkinson's Specialists

It’s another *AMAZING* NMC Deep Brain Stimulation success story for a patient with ‪#‎Parkinsons‬!

Watch Mr. Richardson's intense tremors melt away once the system surgically implanted by Dr. Paul Waguespack and Dr. Gerald Calegan is turned on. Additionally, Mr. Richardson is off his Parkinson’s treatment drugs!

[shawnjosey]

When I was a young man there was a neighbor who was a retired state trooper. One day I was riding my bicycle and he was checking his mail and I finally asked him. “Why do you shake so much mister?” He said it was because of Parkinson’s. He had a 1956 Chevy BelAire with a 383 stroker in it and it was parked in his garage. I complemented him on his car and he asked if I wanted to go for a ride. So I said yes and he shook just like this all the way until we pulled out of the drive and he slammed the hammer down and shifted like a nascar driver. Fastest car I had ever ridden in (at the time) we pulled back into his garage and as soon as the ignition switch shut off he went back to shaking. To say that car was his medicine is an understatement. It was his escape and he was so happy to share that moment with someone who cared enough to ask about him.

[tedakerman]

I can't even imagine the exhaustion these people must face with this disease, I hope this gives everyone relief and comfort.

[donniee]

My wife had these stimulator placed in her brain and we both cried the first time they were turned on. It made her life livable again. They truly were a gift of a better life for her.

[tewwnts]

The doc that came up with this deserves a medal.

[jakemitchell]

Oh man....this made me cry. My dad developed brain cancer in his 81st year. He went into cycles of mini-seizures for weeks, until a kind doc got them under control. It was the hardest thing I've ever watched. RIP Dad.

[danielherring]

My dad had a friend when I was little that was like an uncle to me that had Parkinsons. He shook really bad until he played the fiddle and he was a hell of a player. That fiddle was his medicine and relief. RIP Gordon Pickett.

[magamilitarymom]

My uncle was in Vietnam and was expanded to agent orange. He has Parkinson’s as a result but a doctor did a similar procedure and it’s like he never had Parkinson’s. I’m so grateful to experts like this.

[toddjohnson]

My dad is 70 with Parkinsons n he had deep brain stimulation surgery. It changed his life so much forthebetter, completely stopped his shaking. Thank you medtronic ❤

[arakly]

I’ve worked for Medtronic for 25 years and videos like these and knowing that my work helps save lives is priceless

[svendsen]

The JOY in his smile after he realizss he is not shaking is EVERYTHING

[Boogledigs]

Apart from the exhausting tremors, Parkinsons wipes out facial expressions, too. To see the tremors stop and him able to smile is just amazing.

[mensagensparavoce]

My dad went very depressive after Parkinson, he left 24 years ago. His eyes lost the glow and joy. I wish he could have had the chance to try this. My relief is that now he is strong and happy in Heaven with Jesus.

[cliffbonds]

That little grin is what pure joy looks like.

[beckyiheart]

My husband suffered from Parkinson’s. He was so tired all the time from constant movement ( and the disease). He had a DBS placed and was comfortable and moved pretty normally for years until he declined and sadly passed last year. He said it completely changed his life and I’m so grateful for the surgery.

[geraldhammond]

I can bear witness as someone who suffered bilateral tremors for over 5 years that having DBS surgery totally changed my quality of life for the better. Though I did not suffer from Parkinson's, it was diagnosed as benign essential tremors. It was one of the best decisions that I have ever made with regards to having an elective surgical procedure. Watching this gentleman nearly brought me to tears, brand new and all made over ❤️

[richardsimms]

DBS has great potential. Every major city should provide this service.

[laurasanchez]

That patients smile at the end says it All! Great work everyone!

[roysnider]

That man’s quality of life just skyrocketed in about 2 seconds, very cool.

[bigbearblondie]

He’s so brave to let you film him while this happens. What a beautiful soul.

[rossturner]

My Papa was one of the first test cases for DBS. My other grandpa was a vet for the test cases of DBS on orangutans. So grateful for this treatment and my family's history with this advancement in the medical field.