Another Plunge - I've had the other (right) side of my DBS Procedures...

This time the procedure has gone even better than the first - if such a thing can happen. What was different? I'll try to outline the differences here.

1. The "halo" was either a larger size or it was made different that made it feel larger or roomier. Big-Boys like myself are at somewhat of a disadvantage when it comes to how certain technologies "fit" us. In particular things that go on our heads. I remember telling one of my surgeons after the operation that he and I could work on inventing a larger size head frame. Either he didn't think I was serious or capable of the task - nothing ever came of the comment.
2. Four hands are better than two - or at least they're faster because this time both surgeons worked in tandem to get the halo installed on me. This time, as apposed to the last, where only one of my surgeons installed my halo, this time both surgeons participated in the task. My lead surgeon was the same, but a different internist this go 'round. When you're in a whimpering pain, the speed at which a medical professional works means a lot - more than they know, so tell them. Let them know what they do well. It may make a difference in the next procedures they do and even policies surrounding the procedure.