I went through it almost five years ago at Addenbrookes, Cambridge and was under for seven hours, having had a St. Jude system fitted. I went in on the Sunday, had the operation on the Monday and on the Tuesday my consultant was there beside me sorting out my settings and I was released to go home on the Thursday. Having watched the operation on two separate occasions on tv it was still all very daunting when push came to shove. The only thing with me was that the consultants being what they are wouldn’t have it that I had got two different tremors otherwise the would have sorted me the one time but if I chose to, it would mean going under again and having gone through it once don’t fancy doing it again. Don’t get me wrong, compared to other members on here I feel that I have a good quality of life. In fact back in March I had my battery changed as it was getting to being four and a half years old and some batteries were only lasting about three years. As I have said else where on this Forum, I would recommend anyone who gets offered it to take the Bull by the horns and go for it, you won’t be disappointed. By the way RoweJ03, wishing you a happy birthday for tomorrow, you couldn’t have wished for a better present !! Would I be right in saying that you were under Dr Woans team ? I should be because of where I now live but because of having had mine fitted at Cambridge alas I am still under them, such is life !! All the very best to you. 
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