Originally Posted by Mark56 (Post 858176)

Though doc may attempt to chide, if the unit has moved, the cause is irrelevant as it could just as easily have been an ineffective creation of the pocket for its containment in your body and ineffective securing of the unit in the body.

Relevance is whether it has moved. A moved unit is a moved unit. If it, having moved, results in questionable operation, recharging, or program accessibility, doctor has a duty to inquire. You are the patient, and doctor operates under a duty of professional care so take no guff. Press the issue if you are concerned.

Give accurate information regarding your activities and take along a corroborator, such as spouse or good friend. Doc will perceive the scenario as best possible according to skill level and care, then hopefully you will receive treatment as required.

I may seem cranky, but trepidation when it comes to whether doc gives a %!#$ is beyond the pale. They must treat issues presented not hold judgment whether something is amiss, for they may just as easily be the cause. So, worry not, and go be seen for your need. Head held high. Expecting the best of care because you are the deserving patient!

How's that for a locker room spirit call?
Mark56 OO-AH!!:grouphug:

Originally Posted by lynn1667 (Post 858784)

Mark I couldn't have said it any better!! Except for in my case my hubby :wink: My husband has been there for all of my surgeries--I think about 10 in the last 12 years. I think it is harder on him than me. He vaccums, does the dishes, shops and does the laundry--even when I'm not laid up. And my kids help me too, so I am very lucky. Ok enough bragging.
So 3 days until I see the doctor--can't wait!!! I haven't felt good since the surgery. Has anyone ever felt nausea everyday after the stimulator was implanted? Every day my stomach hurts and I feel nauseas. Since the surgery (Jan 3) I have lost 9 pounds. I really don't need to lose any weight--maybe at that most 3-4. Lost weight without trying. I wonder if my body is rejecting the stimulator and that is why it moved?? Just wondering.........
Thanks for listening :D
:grouphug: --Love the group hugs!!!

Originally Posted by Nanc (Post 858820)

Hi Lynn!
I am with you, my husband has been wonderful with all that I have been through, which is so important to have that kind of support. I do not know where I'd be without mine :D

Question - does your stimulator stimulate your abdomen, or close to it? One of the programs on my thoracic one was set to stimulate a little too high and it really made me nauseous. They did that one program a little higher to cover my whole hip area. I had to stop using that one!

Good luck at the doctor!!
Nanc
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Originally Posted by lynn1667 (Post 859371)

The stimulator is for the sciatic and the butt area and only for the right leg. The implant is in the thoracic area. They had it working at one point where I was getting some relief. But like everyone else I had to keep going and getting tweeked. The last time I went in and they couldn't get it to the area that I needed that is when we discovered that it moved. I still have the nausea feeling and the stimulator has been turned off for 2 weeks. The doctor's office called yesterday and changed my appointment for Monday. He had some kind of surgery this morning. :( Now I'm going to be shoved in with everyone else for Monday and probably have a 3 hour wait--you know how much I love to wait!!! NOT!!!
Anyway everyone have a great weekend and can't wait until Monday :)
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