Hi all, this is the first time I’ve posted on this forum (I've also posted under new member introductions).

So here goes, I have a Medtronic spinal cord stimulator (implanted 2008) in my left buttock, I have recently lost weight and the battery has migrated to the surface, in particular along the top and side edge where it is only covered by a layer of skin, and may require surgery to replace and relocate. It seems while I have been exercising and eating healthily, I should have been eating chocolate and taking it easy! I have an appointment soon with my Neurosurgeon for an opinion/management. I'm wondering whether others have had similar experiences and if you managed to avoid surgery and how? Unfortunately, putting on weight again doesn't seem to be fixing the problem. Has anyone been through the process of getting a replacement battery? I am thinking, if I do have to have the battery replaced, is it worth exploring possibility of changing from Medtronic to Nevro? Buzzing sensation from Medtronic does tend to set off allodynia. I would be grateful for any sharing of relevant experiences and advice.

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