Oh. My. Goodness!
It’s working!
We just finished two hours with the Medtronic representatives – testing the device, setting my levels.
One of my fears was that today would feel like it does for me when I visit the eye doctor: “Is the first lens better than the second? Is this view better than the last?”….and many times I’m thinking, “Well there’s good aspects to both. Which one is best?”
Nope. This was, and is, clean cut. As one of the sensors was activated, I would feel tingling and possibly my speech would be impacted. Then they would say, “OK, we’re going to dial it back.” Sure enough, the sensations would ease, just as easily as letting air out of a balloon.
We took a video of me walking before turning the DBS device on. We recorded it again after adjusting the settings – HUGE improvement. Everyone agreed.
Our big test was going to see how easily I maneuvered my left leg into the car following the appointment. (I always either have to do this awkward hip tilt and full-body lean, or drag my foot over the car’s threshold.) Not. This. Time! I picked up my foot and stepped into the car beautifully.
Thank you one and all for the prayers, kind words, cards, texts, and ongoing encouragement. You have all been amazing examples of love in action.
Lori Marble 
Wonderful!!!!
Yes indeed!!!
Yippee!
Thanks for taking my “happy tears” call!
Lori,
How absolutely exciting! It sounds like you are getting a whole new dimension back.
Carolie Ediger
Exactly! Thanks Carolie!
Yay!!! I have chills and tears of joy! I am so happy for you and Alan!! What a blessing. God is mazing! Your future is going to be so bright and full of possibilities!! l love you my friend!!
Much love to you Laura! Thank you for all your prayers!
AWESOME!!!!!
YES!!!
Oh, Lori, this is the most wonderful news of the day!! I’m sure all your family and friends will be wearing smiles as bright as yours upon hearing it!❤️ Many, many prayers answered!🤗 Put on your favorite earrings and celebrate…and then paint some magical flowers with that left hand!😍
Thank you so much for you continued kindness!
So, so happy that everything is working well!
Thank you! Thank you!
So crazy happy for you! 🥰 It’s just amazing!
Much love my friend! Thank you!
Amazing, my friend! So grateful for such immediate results for you! Can’t wait to see you!!
Thank you! Thank you! Miss you!
So very happy to read this! Great news!! 😀Much love and look forward to seeing you!😘
Miss you! Much love as well. You so very much saved my bacon – had me ready and well-advised. Looking forward to seeing you Monday as well.
Wow! What a time to be alive and daring!
I’m just learning of your adventures in neuroscience and 10 seconds in, find you have everything under control. Naturally.
Celebrating your good news. Basking in the glow of your portraits (hotcha!). Praying all continues to proceed better than expected. You got this, sis!
Oh heavens to Betsy – I miss you! 😘 Thanks for the support!
So thankful!!! Admire your courage, grit, and faith! God is so good!!
Thanks so much Sis!
So Dancing With The Stars can’t be out of reach now, right? Please recommend that your husband begin practicing now so that you’ll be ready when auditions are posted.
Everybody needs a goal.
Big Al is a great dancer – always has been. God love the man. We’ve taken lessons to try to improve my lack of grace.
Doing the Happy Dance just for you! Are you feeling like the bionic woman? I’m thrilled for your recent success with modern medicine. Much love
Much love to you my friend! Bionic woman indeed!