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Originally Posted by Orrwhat
Good evening everyone!
I have great news to share today with the group. I received approval for my SCS today and I am scheduled for my permanent SCS inplant on Jan 17th. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers that the SCS is a sucess! Do you have any words of wisdom to help prepare myself for a sucessful sugery?
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Hi and congratulations on your approval for the SCS. I take it you had the trial and you were happy with that, which is great. You will be delighted with the permanent implant then.
As regards the surgery, well just make sure that you listen to what your Dr and Reps tell you. After the op you will have to take it easy for at least 6 weeks, well thats what I was told. I couldnt shower for a number of weeks, well until all my stitiches were out. You have to be careful not to bend, or stretch up over you head in case you move the leads etc. Its a case of taking it easy so that the leads/paddles can scar into place and not move around. It is annoying when you are restricted in what you can do but worth it in the long run,....believe me. I have mine now just over 2 years and I wouldnt be without it.
Where are you having the implant, is it a back/neck/leg issue....whatever it is I really wish you the very best of luck on the 17th
Take care
Jackie
