Jonathan’s Story

Site created on July 31, 2021

Welcome to our CaringBridge website. Jon’s brain surgery is scheduled for 8/26 (1-2 nights in the hospital) and 9/1 for the second surgery (outpatient).

Here is what the surgery is: Deep brain stimulation involves implanting electrodes within certain areas of the brain. These electrodes produce electrical impulses that regulate abnormal impulses. Or the electrical impulses can affect certain cells and chemicals within the brain.

The amount of stimulation in deep brain stimulation is controlled by a pacemaker-like device placed under the skin in the upper chest. A wire that travels under the skin connects this device to the electrodes in the brain.

Newest Update

September 23, 2021

Journal entry by Jonathan Cooper —

Hello everyone,  I am happy to report that my dbs system has begun working.  I’m already doing much better than before the surgery, and the doctors seem to think that we will ultimately do even better than that.  I am very grateful to all of you who have followed this process.  Having your comments along the way made me feel good.  

Jon
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