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Originally Posted by Wibley
Well I was notified today that my surgery date will be 02/27 for my permanent SCS.
I know some people are against this surgery and my having the procedure and some are for the surgery, but at this point I am doing what I feel is my best hope to control pain and stay off of narcotics. I do not know why I am so negative on the narcotics for me, but every time I think about being on them for the rest of my life I just cringe.
I have had a few weeks to really think the SCS over and have no feelings that it is a wrong choice for me.
Some of you have offered to answer questions and I have some now, but in the next 10 days I will likely have more, thanks for all your help and support.
Questions:
1) How soon on average will your SCS be up and working ?
2) What kind of pain will the implants cause, ( in other words pain control for wounds after surgery ) ?
3) What do any of you recommend for the first week after implant, Do's and Don't's that are not discussed with you by the Dr.
4) I was notified today that my surgery will be in the hospital not the day surgery center where the trial was performed, the reason given was that they needed more equipment . Anyone else ever had the SCS done this way?
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I know how you feel about narcotics. It's just not an option that I want to rely on in any way either. So good for you for making the decision for what's best for you. That's what you need to do. And hopefully anyone who is against it will come around when they see the relief that you're getting from it
1) My SCS's were up and working in recovery. The rep came to visit me shortly after I got in there both times.
2) To be honest, it does hurt quite a bit after. I was admitted to the hospital overnight for both of mine, which was good to have the IV pain control for the first 24 hours. It's really important to stay on top of the pain meds for the first 1-2 weeks after the surgery to keep it under control. I know what's like not to and I don't want that for anyone
3) Mark covered this well. I would say it's very helpful to have a pillow for the car ride home. Also for the first week make sure you have someone around to help you and take things easy.
4) Yep, mine were both done in the hospital, and I stayed overnight for both of them.