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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Originally Posted by Skooz
I had my battery relocated in my hip last Fall after it had been installed for five years and slipped due to normal "wear and tear" had become acutely painful. Here is what I have learned. I hope it is helpful information.
The success of an SCS implant, including the battery, depends in great part upon the number of surgeries and experience your physician has. If you have concerns about your battery location, you may want to seek a second opinion with a physician with significant experience performing implant surgery about whether relocating it again would provide benefit to you.
In order to place the battery, the surgeon makes what he calls a three-corner pocket. It should be deep enough that when the flap is sutured over your battery, the battery is not easily felt through the skin. If you are very thin, or experience a significant weight gain/loss, however, it is possible that the battery can be felt if you press your hand to your hip.
The real question is your quality of life. It sounds like your battery is in a location where there is not enough fat to insulate it, which means it should be able to be relocated to a new pocket higher on your hip below your belt. This will make it much more comfortable. From what you describe, I would have a discussion with my surgeon about relocating your battery again (ugh!) or seek a consult with another surgeon.
The new batteries are so small that yours should be tucked away, pain-free. I am sorry that you are having difficulties, but I can relate to your challenges.
Best wishes to you!
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Thanks skooz This is what I don't get. My doctor is the leading implant specialist in the area. He actually helped Medtronics design there latest lead. He is in his 70's and has many years of experience. He has a very high like 99% success rate. I am fat have tons of it on my back but it seems like every time he does it, it is too close to the edge of a roll that it sticks out the top of it. When the surgeryis over it always looks flat and tucked in and then when the swelling goes down I look like a freak with a broken bone bulging under the skin. He doesn't understand why and feels that I am to active after surgery. I can't just sit down and not move for six weeks. I have a 7 and 6 year old. If thats what it takes I guess I'll have to remove it unless he thinks that below the beltline would allow more movement without hurting the placement. Don't get me wrong I don't go all crazy after its done doing things. But I have to bend over, and that is my major no no. How can you tie your shoes without bending over. When your home alone all day you might just have to bend. Thanks again I will ask him about the butt cheek and see what he thinks. Thanks so much.
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