Hey everybody...

So we started to talk about this in another thread, but I thought it would be helpful to give it its own thread...

My question is, are there "Must-Haves" for post SCS/healing time? For example, one suggestion given to me, which I'll be getting shortly, is a high-quality 'grabber' (to prevent bending). Also, any tips to make things easier- including dealing with pets, showering, etc.

There is an RSD "Must-Haves" thread out there, I thought why not have one for us SCS folks? (many with RSD, mind you, but with even more extra needs, post-op)...

Thanks in advance everybody!


~Colleen

My first suggestion is that grabber you are already getting. I have one at home and one at work. I would also recommend to move things that you use daily to a height where you are not reaching or bending for them. For example: food, clothes, toiletries, laundry detergent, you get the point. I did that and was very thankful that I did.

That is all that comes to my mind at the moment

Nanc

Ditto what Nanc says! It is soooOOOOOOOoooooo important to mind the no bending/stretching rules. It doesn't take much at all to get a lead to move, even just the tiniest bit.
Let others do alot of the things that 'you' usually do.
Take baby steps around the house, you sure don't want to trip.

I'm sure there'll be lots to add to this thread!

Rae

Good idea if you don't have a safety net of family, friends, etc to bring in food. Cook and freeze in single and family portions if needed. I just about had a fit when I checked out the sodium content of Stouffers. I was going to stock up on that as I really don't feel up to cooking but I will push ahead.

I'm the worst person to ask as within a couple of days I was back to normal, hoovering, cleaning the shower and so on ...

Now I know the whole idea of having the trial/implant is to TRY to get rid of the meds you are on....BUT make sure you still have them to hand.

When I had my implant, which was a gift and it was working great in the hospital....after a few days I noticed I had 'flu' like symptons......shivering, cold sweats, hot sweats and feeling miserable....At first my Consultant I had an infection but it turns out I hadnt taken my medication AND I WAS HAVING WITHDRAWAL SYMPTONS!!!!!!

Because I was using the stim and getting some relief...plus I was also given antibiotics to ward off infections, especially with a foreign body in my body, I had totolly forgotten some of my meds and that was why I was experiencing some of these awful symptons....

So maybe just keep that in mind

Jackie