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I've been very busy since Wednesday when I had the trial done. On top of all this I'm in the process of moving.
Well, mine was done totally differant. After getting checked in I met with the annesthesia guy. I would only be having a mild sedation and the procedure would be done only with a local. So, they started the IV and I had to wait for awhile. Then I met with tech from Medtronic who explained the system, etc. Then the Docs came in to explain why the local and mild sedation. They wanted me to cooperate during the procedure to make sure the permanent leads were placed in the correct position. Then it was off to the OR.
I then had to lay down on my tummy and the doc gave me some meds which only made me feel comfortable. Then the docs came in and loaded me up with the local. I felt no pain, but loads of pressure. Then the juice came on and they asked where I felt it and what it felt like. When they felt it was correct they proceeded with more shots and then started the same thing on the other side.
After about 45 min they were done and off to recovery. The Medtronic tech came in again to show the box. He place a brand new battery in it for me. I have two leads - one for the right side and other for the left (you can tell the right from the left too). So, the right lead is given the letter A and the left given the letter B. I have to do the A lead for 7 days and then turn it off and tape it done. Then I untape B and connect the lead to the juicer. I then wear that for another 7 days. So far I only need the juice on to a number 2 setting and its very comfortable.
The VA just does a verbal voiding record. So, I can tell you right now its WORKING!!! :woohoo: Instead of going two to three times an hour I can go about 4 hrs. It also has stopped the peeing accidents. I haven't had one post procedure. The first night I slept from 11 PM to 5 AM before I had to go. That was so wonderful to sleep like a charm and not having to get up in the middle of the night.
I've been doing all this running around trying to get my apartment ready for the 1st of March and it was awesome that I didn't have to stop anywhere to make a pit stop.
I just hook the juicer to my PJ bottoms and haven't had a problem sleeping that way. I also use a CPAP machine at night and I don't roll all over the place.
I see the docs again the day of the permanent surgery which is the 28th. If they agree that it was a success then they would go ahead and do the pacemaker... If it doesn't work then they'll remove the two leads. They said the 2nd phase is also 45 min... To remove the leads its only 15 min.
I thought there was only going to be 1 lead and I got two. The docs know that my voiding problem is associated with urgency and frequency and I don't know if that has to do with the wires being used on both sides...
Also, the next phase will also be done under local. They were very pleased on how they found the correct spots needed for treatment. They said that they get better results when the patient participates during the procedure.
Ellen
Well, mine was done totally differant. After getting checked in I met with the annesthesia guy. I would only be having a mild sedation and the procedure would be done only with a local. So, they started the IV and I had to wait for awhile. Then I met with tech from Medtronic who explained the system, etc. Then the Docs came in to explain why the local and mild sedation. They wanted me to cooperate during the procedure to make sure the permanent leads were placed in the correct position. Then it was off to the OR.
I then had to lay down on my tummy and the doc gave me some meds which only made me feel comfortable. Then the docs came in and loaded me up with the local. I felt no pain, but loads of pressure. Then the juice came on and they asked where I felt it and what it felt like. When they felt it was correct they proceeded with more shots and then started the same thing on the other side.
After about 45 min they were done and off to recovery. The Medtronic tech came in again to show the box. He place a brand new battery in it for me. I have two leads - one for the right side and other for the left (you can tell the right from the left too). So, the right lead is given the letter A and the left given the letter B. I have to do the A lead for 7 days and then turn it off and tape it done. Then I untape B and connect the lead to the juicer. I then wear that for another 7 days. So far I only need the juice on to a number 2 setting and its very comfortable.
The VA just does a verbal voiding record. So, I can tell you right now its WORKING!!! :woohoo: Instead of going two to three times an hour I can go about 4 hrs. It also has stopped the peeing accidents. I haven't had one post procedure. The first night I slept from 11 PM to 5 AM before I had to go. That was so wonderful to sleep like a charm and not having to get up in the middle of the night.
I've been doing all this running around trying to get my apartment ready for the 1st of March and it was awesome that I didn't have to stop anywhere to make a pit stop.
I just hook the juicer to my PJ bottoms and haven't had a problem sleeping that way. I also use a CPAP machine at night and I don't roll all over the place.
I see the docs again the day of the permanent surgery which is the 28th. If they agree that it was a success then they would go ahead and do the pacemaker... If it doesn't work then they'll remove the two leads. They said the 2nd phase is also 45 min... To remove the leads its only 15 min.
I thought there was only going to be 1 lead and I got two. The docs know that my voiding problem is associated with urgency and frequency and I don't know if that has to do with the wires being used on both sides...
Also, the next phase will also be done under local. They were very pleased on how they found the correct spots needed for treatment. They said that they get better results when the patient participates during the procedure.
Ellen
I have no regrets
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