In our second episode on deep brain stimulation, two guests discuss what life is like after having DBS surgery – from symptoms and charging the device, to check-ups and body image.

Our first guest is Peter Schielzeth, a 58-year-old retired Chief Operating Officer, who now does pro bono work for a start-up. Peter lives in Germany with his husband, as well as his pet dog Basti.

Peter was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2014 – and says that taking the decision to have DBS four years later has had a significant impact on his experience of tremor.

He talks to Louise Ebenezer, a Parkinson’s disease nurse specialist based in Wales, UK. Louise’s role includes meeting with people who’ve been diagnosed with the condition – and discussing referrals for treatments like deep brain stimulation. She describes her job as the best she’s ever had – and says she now can’t imagine working in any other area.

This episode was funded by Abbott, who is dedicated to helping people live more fully by transforming the future of healthcare through life-changing technologies and products.

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