Visit to Shasta

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Luz and Secoya share a moment together)






Miguel, Sage, India & I just returned from a nice visit to Shasta. We found Luz to be well. Her eyes were bright, appetite good, and her spirit was shining. Her energy fluctuated up and down throughout the day. She is listening to her body during this recovery period, resting and taking naps as needed.

(picture: Jane and Luz on Thursday night)
The biggest difference we noted from the DBS is that Luz has less dyskinesis (involuntary movement) in her body. She can now sit still on the couch, hold a book to read, chop vegetables, cook, and walk more smoothly. The recovery process takes up to 6 months, so she may experience greater benefits from the DBS over time. John has reduced her medication, and is working to find an optimal balance with the meds and DBS where Luz feels the greatest benefits with the least number of symptoms/side effects. John will be sending more info soon.

Diana