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06-21-2014, 07:20 AM | #11 | ||
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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 |
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06-21-2014, 08:12 PM | #12 | ||
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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 |
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06-24-2014, 12:48 AM | #13 | ||
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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 |
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06-24-2014, 02:40 AM | #14 | ||
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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 |
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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
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06-24-2014, 08:39 PM | #16 | ||
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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 |
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06-25-2014, 03:07 AM | #17 | ||
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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? |
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06-27-2014, 08:54 PM | #20 | ||
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