Originally Posted by zookester (Post 994796)

lol.. I should have clarified a little about the swelling I was trying to treat. My swelling down my leg is from the CRPS 2 so although I would normally use those great little gel packs, in this case I cannot :( Ah.. but just as I am typing this, I answered my own question. Thanks Mark for your help in stimulating my brain enough to remember... I had previously used an ice/heat compression machine that was prescribed after my hip surgeries. I'll bet that the heat/compression setting would work out just dandy! Oh, thank you for making me think!

Whooopsies.. I had an allergy sneak sneeze attack yesterday and after it passed I realize that my SCS had lost its programming on my favorite setting.. ugh. Maybe one of you know if with only 3 days left in my trial if it is worth seeing if it can be adjusted? The other program is okay, its just that the area of stim isn't as precise as the group I lost. Any thoughts? Darn allergies..

May today bring you a special blessing,
Tessa

Originally Posted by Mark56 (Post 994748)

Hey there, in case I did not mention boating as a something one can do to get OUT, enjoy the OUT, mostly NOT hurt the back by throwing it OUT, and not doing goofy things which might rip the stim cabling OUT...... boating is a good thing, and your kiddos are likely to enjoy it as well.

We even went today, and it was good being out again with an overcast sky, tempers of other boaters were in check, the company was good [friends] AND we were able to share a picnic together. There were no falls, no injuries, no tough stuff today. A good one indeed.

Yup, :D

Originally Posted by Hannabananna (Post 994803)

Tessa....Call your rep.....dang it does sound like the lead did a bit of repositioning....note it in your journal...how it feels and keep up that journal...it will help for future programing etc.
Call your rep...keep the communication going with him. From past posts I would GUESS that they may remove it if you go in.

My best would be to say this is why after the implant surgery BLAST is so important. If you go thru with implant prepare for an allergy attack....with meds or maybe extra pillow to hold on to.
All our brains will work on this for you...lets see what feedback comes in.

Do take care...slow...so slow it makes me crazy...slow...slow
Jo*

Originally Posted by Mark56 (Post 994798)

Hi Tessa-

You should have been provided a phone number for reaching your rep in case anything goes awry during the trial/post op period. Use the number, use it now. The reps are quite busy, so calling soonest puts you in the queue to get a call back to relate your sneeze attack tale and maybe have restoration of your relief.

While my rep, being busy of course, will no longer return my calls as the sale has been made long ago and they are salespeople first and foremost [ I imagine the rule of salesmanship is the same whether BOSTON SCIENTIFIC or any other brand ] when that sale had not been quite made......he was extremely attentive. Yours probably will be as well. Give them a call.

This is the way the squeaky wheel receives "the grease." Call them.

Yup, :) :hug:

Originally Posted by zookester (Post 994807)

Gosh Mark.. that is absolutely absurd that a rep wouldn't call you back!! Kind of got my blood boiling actually. Hmmmm maybe we should have you right up a contract that states we will accept these units on the condition that for the duration of the implant without any stipulations that a rep is required to respond to our needs within 24 hours!! Just blows my mind that a person is forgotten once they actually have the device and no more $$ are at stake.

I will call.. already emailed last night but a phone call at 8AM will be done, thanks for the advice.

Have a terrific day!
Tessa

Originally Posted by eva5667faliure (Post 994814)

dear tessa

take note about everything
name time when you spoke to
or when you get a call
jot everything down
the least important thing
might just be a golden egg
many prayers of SUCCESS

SOMEONE WHO CARES