I am supposed to have the interstim test implant March 1 and if it works, the second stage full implant a week or two later. I keep obsessing about it and coming up with more and more questions. Maybe some of you who have the device can help me.
I know the computer is not small. What does your backside feel like after the surgery? Is it a hard lump? Is there a lot of scarring (4 inch line?). How deep in the fat does it go? My doctor was saying that I shouldn't lose weight after i'ts in b/c there won't be enough fat to cushion it.
If the test doesn't work and the doctor removes the lead, is this a big process? I read about the barbs on it now and am wondering if just agreeing to the trial could leave me scarred inside or other complications?
How long does it take to recover from teh actual implant surgery? How long before you can go back to work/school? When woudl I be able to start exercising again?
I am unable to have sex because of pain around the outside aroudn my urethra adn pressing up against it. I know the interstim is not for pain, but I know it causes reduced electrical activity in the pelvic floor. If it relaxes those muscles, it could help this (or does in some people at least). I wondered if anyone who was unable to have sex before because fo the pain found it easier after the surgery?
Thanks so much - Scarlette
I know the computer is not small. What does your backside feel like after the surgery? Is it a hard lump? Is there a lot of scarring (4 inch line?). How deep in the fat does it go? My doctor was saying that I shouldn't lose weight after i'ts in b/c there won't be enough fat to cushion it.
If the test doesn't work and the doctor removes the lead, is this a big process? I read about the barbs on it now and am wondering if just agreeing to the trial could leave me scarred inside or other complications?
How long does it take to recover from teh actual implant surgery? How long before you can go back to work/school? When woudl I be able to start exercising again?
I am unable to have sex because of pain around the outside aroudn my urethra adn pressing up against it. I know the interstim is not for pain, but I know it causes reduced electrical activity in the pelvic floor. If it relaxes those muscles, it could help this (or does in some people at least). I wondered if anyone who was unable to have sex before because fo the pain found it easier after the surgery?
Thanks so much - Scarlette
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