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At the moment Im just over 7 weeks from surgery. My battery is on my left butt, well more on my hip/waistband area. The actual incision has healed and looks 'sealed' however, I find the actual battery 'sore'. When I lie down I can nearly feel the battery digging into my skin. But moreso when Im lying on the couch or slightly sitting up in bed. You know how when you sit, it kinda 'folds' slightly and it gives me the oddest feeling. I feel as if its going to push up or move even
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Hi Jackie-
I noticed quite a bit of tenderness until about week 9 after surgery and the swelling of the invasion of my body had begun to abate. Maybe with reduced swelling, you will settle in to your body rhythm with the implanted device. I have felt of the battery site, and notice what I figure is scar tissue. It is just part of the package I figure. Maybe that is what you are feeling as well???? Glad you could get out to eat.... what a liberating effect that has on the psyche!! Hoping the best, Mark56 ![]() |
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I've been having the same problem with my battery, Jackie. The one on my left is sore and I'm debating whether it's hip pain or the battery. I know they said I had scar tissue on my left side from previous surgeries so hopefully that's not being aggravated. What's weird is that the battery on the right side doesn't seem to bother me. Hopefully as we get to Mark's 9 week mark (pun intended), we'll see a let up on the soreness, too.
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Hi Fiona, it is strange how we both have similiar issues with our stims. Could it be that we are of the same age(or at least I think we are) I was 50
![]() ![]() Im still putting a surgical bandage on my incision over the battery because Im afraid that I will damage the skin covering it, as Im not convinced that it is 'deep' enough. but then whom am I to know how deep it should go, thats why we have Dr's ![]() Mark I will keep 9 weeks in mind and hopefully I will get past this feeling I have. Id hate to think I will have an extra pain after having my stim implanted, couldnt take that!! ![]() |
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Thanks Tara
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Jackie: I'm thinking now that the pain we're feeling in the battery area may actually be inflammation based. I took a steroid for allergies yesterday (steroids are also a great anti-inflammatory) and the battery site felt MUCH better all day until the steroid wore off. So, I'm thinking that it's inflammation from the surgery and that we need to give the inflammation time to go away. You could try an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and see if that helps. I can't as I have to take so many to get results that it gives me horrible heartburn.
By the way, I'll be 52 in November. |
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Hi!
Yes, I agree with lots of the above. I would also like to add two things: 1. Make sure you do not have an infection brewing. I know this is rare, but it is worth checking. Look for redness around your incision and battery site. Also, check if it feels warm to the touch. If either of these, call your doc and have the doc check it out. 2. As for the inflammation, I'd add the thought of putting ice packs on the site. It won't harm your battery or mess with it, like heating pads will, and it might help with both the inflammation and the pain. (I like the gel kind, which are flexible!) I have had my spinal cord stimulator since 2008 and I still usually sleep on my rightt side because of that. Also, if I'm lying on my back, I make sure the area just above that battery site is padded and supported with a pillow. Just some thoughts! |
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