I am so happy for you, the surgery is done and the VNS is in!!
I am sorry you had so much trouble with the tapes they use. I do too, and I don't know which adhesive it is that is the culprit, so that I can avoid it in the future!!
I have the constant runny nose year round if I don't use Nasarel every day. Have you tried that before? It is a perscription medication that you spray in your nose a.m. and p.m. It's the best treatment I have found for me so far, even better that the annual shot. Hopefully, you can try it and see if it works for you.
I hope that all continues to go well for you as you recover. I hope the time flys and it is turned on and working for you before you know it!!
Hugs!
Cala