funny you mention bio med engineering that is what my girl is majoring in at Duke University. right now she is working in a lab with stem cells and stuff.
YES YOU DO have stitches after ...stitches and staples sometime. I had staples where they put the battery. under my left arm by bra line .
are you nervous about maybe being awake during part of the surgery? sometimes the do not bring you awake . it depends . I will be with you in spirit and in thought be there right next to you and I know you will be fine during twilight time
.. lol your system will be a dinosaur like my T-REX lol I like you already Beth
I am praying that this will be so very beneficial and help with your pain that you are able to get off most of your meds and live and much more pain free and med free life!!
Hope you keep posting and that you know we care and are here for you for anything .
PEACE
BMW