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Having VNS implant surgery FEB 27
Mon, 02/13/2006 - 18:28Topic: Surgery and Devices
Hi i have finally been oked to have the vns surgery by my insurance and i will be having it done FEB 27th i am nervous but some what excited about it and i hope it all goes well for me i am trying to think on the positive side of things with this. I hope i am going to have a great outcome with this.So everyone out there keep thumbs up i will be ok.
Comments
Re: Re: Re: Having VNS implant surgery FEB 27
Submitted by txrhb1 on Tue, 2006-02-21 - 01:29
I know exactly how you feel, worrying about the possible side effects, etc. It was a big worry to me before hand, and now it's just kind of "part of my re-defined normal". I have heard about people losing their voice for a short time, and have been really lucky not to experience that. Like I said, I get hoarse, or my voice gets a little lower sometimes when it goes off. All in all, the side effects that I have experienced from the VNS are much less than what I experience with the medications.
I do think I am finally seeing some benefits, when I use the magnet if I feel a seizure coming on. It seems like it might be stopping some of my seizures - which would be such a blessing if it continues. And finally, a sense of some control over this stuff !! WOW !! That's a new feeling altogether.
I know your surgery is coming up next week, and I will be thinking positive thoughts about you. I'll be anxious to hear from you when you feel up to it!
((( hugs ))),
Barbie
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Re: Having VNS implant surgery FEB 27
Submitted by solis on Sat, 2006-02-18 - 22:12
Congrats! :)
"Nervous and excited" sounds exactly like I was before surgery.
Best wishes to you..
~sol
Re: Re: Having VNS implant surgery FEB 27
Submitted by jboyd on Tue, 2006-02-21 - 00:29
Thanks barbie you seem so positive and so calm about all this stuff. I just worrie of the effects i might have from the surgey. My surgen said you can lose your voice for 2-3 weeks or more but its not perment and he said i could just be really horse for awhile to. He said that no he does not turn it on that day i see my docter two weeks after and he turns it on. The surgen said he will test it but then turn it off. your not alone!