Posted by greywolf on October 15, 2008, at 6:52:26
In reply to Re: VNS surgery survived; all is well » greywolf, posted by Phillipa on October 14, 2008, at 23:33:28
> Greywolf so glad to hear it went well now do you have to continue to take meds? If so when would you start? So your're calling the doc due to the numbness in your neck? I hope it's okay and can you feel the wires in your chest or too numbed up yet? Love Hugs Phillipa
Thanks, Phillipaa
Yes, I do have to continue to take meds. The stimulator unit (the size of a pacemaker) will not be turned on for 2 weeks. From that point it will take months to fine tune the electronic signal using a computer at my psychiatrist's office.
During this time, I will continue taking my meds, then taper off as the VNS therapy begins to take hold. At least that's the plan.
I cannot feel the wires in my chest, though it may be too early to tell since I'm still bandaged. I'm pretty sure that I won't be able to feel the wiring itself, though I probably will feel the signal.
Thanks for the hugs.
Greywolf
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