I have mine in the front, about where I would have had an appendix scar if I had had an appendectomy, which I haven't.... does that actually make any sense?

I have had to make a few adjustments though, I have stopped wearing jeans and started wearing cords as they are a bit more forgiving and also I have bought some elasticated belts that have some give in them.

The elasticated belt has been excellent, I am able to eat loads and drink lots of beer without any restriction, think the belt must be shrinking though as I am sure it was longer to start with

Advantages; Easy for charger placement, can move about with charging coil in place and I think it will be easier and less painful should the IPG need replacing.

Disadvantages; Easy to knock the IPG and that hurts, grandson kicks me there whenever I pick him up (little sod), and I have heard that it can hinder lovemaking, I can't verify this as I have only had the unit in six months and I won't get to find out till Christmas

Wingy

Thanks for the reply and the list of Pros & Cons. One reason I considered under the armpit was that it would be more protected, though having played with the grandkids this morning I'm less sure about that. I'm not sure about the behind the hip area due to the amount of driving I do.

I'm hoping not to need the expandable pants as I intend being good and doing a bit of walking once I'm up and about, as that seems to be the safest activity to fit within the BLAST guidelines. Not saying I'm gunna eat any less. But a bit of optimism never goes astray.

Maybe once I get off my meds I might be able to enjoy the occasional cider again. We have a 0.0 BAC limit at work so that stops me from over indulging.

Phil

Well my implant is in (yesterday) and I'm back home again, so I guess the journey has well and truly started now. Ended up having the device implanted just behind my left armpit. Not quite where I expected, but the two docs had a discussion and mapped out where they thought it would fit best. So far so good, except for on the trip home when Rae drove around a couple of roundabouts that I wasn't prepared for. Still it is very early days and everything is swollen a bit and sore from the procedure.

Thanks for everyone's help and advice and more importantly your support.

Phil

Hi Phil,

Things should start to settle down soon mate, once the bruising comes out I found I was soon on the mend, think it took me about two days to make it to the pub... and three days to make it home again

If you have the metal staples in as opposed to stitches then only charge for short periods till you are shot of them because they do get hot, also they do increase charging time and stop you getting a good contact. If you have stitches then ignore that last sentence.

Hopefully you will soon be feeling yourself again...... err yeah

Wingy

So happy things started off on a good note
Wingy happy you are well also
Your upbeat spirit resonates through me
It must for Phil
You go
A success in progress
All be well
Me

hey Phil....no place like home...
Now just let go and let yourself heal a few days.
Sleep...walk a bit.....sleep...eat....no place like home......

HB

Isn't that the truth!!!! And my beautiful Lady is making sure I behave myself.

Phil

Yay Phil! You've got it made in the shade. Loving support in the comfort of your home and a pocket full of cyber friends who truly care

Like Eva said ------> a success in progress!

Can I hear an AMEN?

AMEN
keep up the faith

Yes, I guess I have got it made, but I can see I'm gonna be a nut case by the time the 12 weeks is up. Didn't sit in the shade yesterday, sat in the sun on the patio with the dog & cat, drinking coffee and doing crosswords. It was too cold in the shade, got down to 1 degree celcius here yesterday. Thanks for the hug peoples, it is so great to be able to talk to people who know what is happening.

Phil