Originally Posted by Jackiey

Hi
I had my unit implanted in Aug 2008 and since then I too lost weight. My battery is in my left buttock also up near the waistband of my trousers.
In February 2009 I had a new battery inserted as the old battery was faulty. It was unpleasant but necessary.

A couple of months ago I went to my Dr. As like you I had more weight loss and I was concerned that the battery had migrated to the top layer of my skin and was 'working its way out'.

My Dr examined me and then did some X-rays to show me that all was well. Yes the battery was very close to the surface but that it was better there than deeper as the remote might not pick up the signal as well as it was. He told me it was well anchored in and it was going nowhere.

He did ask me if I wanted to have it moved but I said absolutely not I dont want more surgery, another surgical site,more scar tissue etc I have gotten used to it now and I'm just careful when I'm doing things not to bang it off anything. And also in what clothes I'm wearing.

To me the less surgery the better and after 7 ops I don't want any more. Try not to worry and I'm sure it will be fine. Any surgery is a risk and each time you are building up scar tissue which itself is another issue.

Take care

Jackie