Re: question on stimulator surgery

[Guest guest]

Don't worry...the extra and increased pain is completely normal. Everything u

mentioned about moving in n out of bed n stuff is all normal. Tell her to

remember she just had surgery and had a foreign object placed into her body

along with them digging around to make a pocket for the battery and get wires

placed. She's gonna be sore for awhile and tender for weeks or months while

everything scars into place. Take it easy for 6-8 weeks and even if she starts

feeling better in a few days or weeks she still needs to be careful. It's a long

process but so worth it!

I wasn't careful enough the 1st time n I got an infection and had to have it

removed (which is MUCH worse than having it put in) had to wait another 6 months

for healing and then tried again...I was extra careful the 2nd time and it's

still working like a dream 3 1/2 years later.

Best of luck n don't be afraid to ask if u have anymore questions!

Deanna

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On Jan 25, 2011, at 3:36 PM, " asandl " <allen1420@...> wrote:

> Hi -- I have been a member of this group for quite a while on behalf of my

wife, but have never posted. She just had stimulator surgery yesterday after a

very successful trial a few months back. She is experiencing a good deal of pain

today. I am assuming that everything is normal (she had no complications during

the surgery) but we are seeking reassurance that the pain she is having is due

mainly to having the device inserted and that it will go away. She has pain meds

to take but she still experiences pain when moving in and out of bed. She is

able to walk around the house with not much pain. Can anyone provide any

comments or experiences based on their surgery? She will not be reading these

posts.

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[Guest guest]

Thank you very much Deanna for the response. I will show her your note. It's 625

am on east coast as I write this and she reports she is already feeling better

today. So I am hopeful that all is well. I got three other responses from my

note so you all have been very helpful and I am very thankful for this group.

Take care.

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wife, but have never posted. She just had stimulator surgery yesterday after a

very successful trial a few months back. She is experiencing a good deal of pain

today. I am assuming that everything is normal (she had no complications during

the surgery) but we are seeking reassurance that the pain she is having is due

mainly to having the device inserted and that it will go away. She has pain meds

to take but she still experiences pain when moving in and out of bed. She is

able to walk around the house with not much pain. Can anyone provide any

comments or experiences based on their surgery? She will not be reading these

posts.

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[Guest guest]

I have had three stimulators implanted--third time was the charm--and each time

experienced pain from the surgery. The most pain was where the battery device

was implanted in my hip. With time and rest and pain meds, that surgery pain

cleared up. Both of you keep your chins up and I wish your wife a speedy

recovery.

Katy

[Guest guest]

Ur welcome ....

Deanna

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On Jan 26, 2011, at 3:28 AM, " asandl " <allen1420@...> wrote:

> Thank you very much Deanna for the response. I will show her your note. It's

625 am on east coast as I write this and she reports she is already feeling

better today. So I am hopeful that all is well. I got three other responses from

my note so you all have been very helpful and I am very thankful for this group.

Take care.

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wife, but have never posted. She just had stimulator surgery yesterday after a

very successful trial a few months back. She is experiencing a good deal of pain

today. I am assuming that everything is normal (she had no complications during

the surgery) but we are seeking reassurance that the pain she is having is due

mainly to having the device inserted and that it will go away. She has pain meds

to take but she still experiences pain when moving in and out of bed. She is

able to walk around the house with not much pain. Can anyone provide any

comments or experiences based on their surgery? She will not be reading these

posts.

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[Guest guest]

Thank you Katy for the kind words! The people in this group have been very

kind!I showed all these notes to my wife!

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> I have had three stimulators implanted--third time was the charm--and each

time experienced pain from the surgery. The most pain was where the battery

device was implanted in my hip. With time and rest and pain meds, that surgery

pain cleared up. Both of you keep your chins up and I wish your wife a speedy

recovery.

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> Hi -- I have been a member of this group for quite a while on behalf of my

wife, but have never posted. She just had stimulator surgery yesterday after a

very successful trial a few months back. She is experiencing a good deal of pain

today. I am assuming that everything is normal (she had no complications during

the surgery) but we are seeking reassurance that the pain she is having is due

mainly to having the device inserted and that it will go away. She has pain meds

to take but she still experiences pain when moving in and out of bed. She is

able to walk around the house with not much pain. Can anyone provide any

comments or experiences based on their surgery? She will not be reading these

posts.

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well let me say congrats on a successful trial and a problem free surgery.I had

my surgery about 4 months ago and yes I had a great deal of pain for maybe 5

days and then I slowly was able to get back into my routine.The biggest thing is

keeping the appointments to program your stimulator that is where your pain

relief will improve with time.If she had a successful trail she should get great

relief once she gets her programs Good luck and god bless.

[Guest guest]

Hi there, I dont know how recently this request was for information, I dont seem

to get many messages since I joined the group, it doesnt seem to be used that

often.

Just wanted to say that the pain your wife is experiencing after the SCS implant

is very normal. I was in a lot of pain for the first two weeks - the first week

I was actually wondering why on earth I had had it done, as even turning over

was agony, and I had to increase my pain medication quite considerably to cope.

There is a lot of pain from them siting the battery/power pack which I was told

is major surgery in itself, and also where the wires and electrodes are run -

this kind of feels like a razor type pain or a cheese wire, as you move at

times, but it fades with time I promise, as does the abdominal pain from where

they site the unit.

Do make sure she is very careful about no bending, lifting, twisting, no arms

above her shoulders etc, as she needs to ensure the wires and electrodes settle

correctly over the coming 6-8 weeks, and this is vital to ensure things stay in

the right place.

I do hope she is finding each day a little easier. I called the hospital on week

3 asking them if this amount of pain was normal and they said yes it was, so be

assured that it is all normal. However, if she experiences temperature or

shivering or any redness around the site, she should get straight in touch with

the hospital, or A & E.

Best wishes

Steph

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> > Hi -- I have been a member of this group for quite a while on behalf of my

wife, but have never posted. She just had stimulator surgery yesterday after a

very successful trial a few months back. She is experiencing a good deal of pain

today. I am assuming that everything is normal (she had no complications during

the surgery) but we are seeking reassurance that the pain she is having is due

mainly to having the device inserted and that it will go away. She has pain meds

to take but she still experiences pain when moving in and out of bed. She is

able to walk around the house with not much pain. Can anyone provide any

comments or experiences based on their surgery? She will not be reading these

posts.

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> well let me say congrats on a successful trial and a problem free surgery.I

had my surgery about 4 months ago and yes I had a great deal of pain for maybe 5

days and then I slowly was able to get back into my routine.The biggest thing is

keeping the appointments to program your stimulator that is where your pain

relief will improve with time.If she had a successful trail she should get great

relief once she gets her programs Good luck and god bless.

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