Originally Posted by DFW_Andy

I am home from the implant and doing quite well (understanding the most uncomfortable part will be once all the anesthesia wears off). It was supposed to be a 2-hour procedure but due to scar tissue in my back (from fusion 10 years ago) it ended up taking 3. The most uncomfortable part of the procedure was how much of it I was very much awake and coherent. It was definitely not something I ever want to go through again but – preliminary testing of the device during implant, and now working with it here @ home, it appears to have an even higher area of pain-control than the trial! This was a big part of our prayers since I knew there was only one small area that was being missed.

I feel very confident this may result in a near 100% pain control – something I literally did not expect to have until we all have our glorified bodies. I still look forward to that as much as ever but in the meantime God is so good to allow me to find a doctor so committed to getting to the root and finding a way to stop at least a measure of the chronic suffering.

Thank you for your prayers and support!

P.S. Mark, if/when you're able to read this, know I am remembering you OFTEN in my thoughts and prayers.

Originally Posted by Saffy

I have a belly buzzer ... Well, I did, but he had to go as infection got into the metal at the side and spread between Felix my belly buzzer (oh yes, he had a name) and my paddle lead.

Awaiting another buzzer but this one is going I the other side of my stomach. Honestly, the scar tissue from Felix makes it look as though I'm smuggling a boiled egg .. Yuk. Still, at least I will have matching scars.

It's a friendly place here, so pull up a chair. If you feel low, let us know and we will higher it. Heh ., no, just kidding ... If you feel low, then there is always someone here to lift your spirits.

Karen x