I have to have a revision surgery. Apparently, when I fell about a month ago, I knocked the lead out and to the side which is why I don't feel much stim and feel so much in my stomach and abdominal area. I think they're going go down a vertebrae which will actually take away the stomach sensation hopefully. I'm in shock. I can't believe, after one back surgery, we go right back in. I wanted to wait until December but my doctor is pretty gung ho about doing it sooner than later before scar tissue builds up. My rep says its pretty dicey anyway..so not happy here in Texas. Back to back surgeries are not what I had planned. I may lose my job over it. Boo.

So sorry you are going through this. It's rough having back to back spinal surgery, particularly close to the holidays. On the other hand, if the doctor says you are up to it, get it over with. You don't want that hanging over your head. We are here for you. Prayers headed your way.

Oh, TK.....I'm so sorry to hear this! After all you've gone through with this thing, now to have to face another surgery--just doesn't seem fair at all. I'll be praying that the grace of God will carry you through this difficulty and that the new surgery will go perfectly well and reduce your pain in a big way. Hang in there, my friend.....sending hugs and prayers.
Jan

i'm so sorry to hear what you are going thru
God Bless
someone who cares

The blessing in the gung ho approach is the avoidance of far too much scar tissue. As a fertile garden of scarring abundantly myself, I know the deal about scarring, and avoiding it if possible. Geesh, I even feel at night the scarring of my wires from generator to paddles along my spinal column, especially when lying in bed, and it has been over two years for me.

Prayin for ya,
OK?
Mark56zzzzzzzz

I agree .. It's been six months now since I had my stim taken out and paddle leads etc., this was because of a severe infection. My surgeon said to give it a good six months for any infection to clear but when he next tries to put the lead in my back he might not be able to because of all the scarring, so the sooner the better. Just be ever so gentle with yourself afterwards. I know I intend to be because I know I won't get another chance.

Absolutely!!!!! Before the surgeon has an opportunity to throw in the grenade and close, the area is already screaming for the body to start producing scar tissue and osteophytes. We are blessed that we don't have to do this with just our own strength.

Dang, TK, I'm real sorry to hear this.
As the others have said tho, gitter overwith asap. I'm glad to know that your doctor is right on top of this and looking out for your best interest.
It'll be a setback no doubt, but you'll be much better off in the long run and you won't have that annoying stim in your abdomen.

Caring,
Rae

So sorry to hear of this bad news. Nobody wants to jump right back into surgery. You will be in my thoughts and prayers too. ginnie

Thank you all for your suppose. Don't know what I'd do without my "friends" seriously, y'all support me so much, you have no idea. Well, I have my ore-op clearance 9/27, and surg either 10/3, possibly 10/10; depending on insurance with this being possibly a WC case (I fell at work) I'm also worried about them firing me over it, but then legally we could probably have field day lol. I'm working on all my homework, intern hours, and getting everything ready because recovery number two comes first!! NOTHING will change that!!! At least I know what to expect and I'll go back and retread my July stuff. Also, my surgeon thinks we can hopefully get away without retunneling or opening the battery pack so hopefully just one incision. Any advice, ideas, sage help????

Thanks, guys!! Y'all rock!!



TK