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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy
Tue, 02/01/2005 - 00:45I am looking for some one that has had the VNS implant procedure done. My family is considering the procedure for my brother and we would like to speak with someone that has had the procedure done and would be willing to share their success or failure with this device. We have done much research on the web, however most if not all of the information is provided by Cyberonics who sells the device and physicians who perform the procedure. Of course the information that we are getting from Cyberonics is that it is the miracle cure for seizures and the physicians only know about "studies". If there is anyone out there that could share, we would greatly appreciate it.
Best Regards,
Rod
RE: Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy
Submitted by kwgreulich on Fri, 2005-03-11 - 18:03
The doctors have recommended the VNS for me, but i have not decided yet. I have already had 3 brain surgeries and taken over 20 different seizure medications through the years. Last month my wife and i attended a session put on by the makers of the VNS devises, a nurse and a patient who had one installed for few years now. They were really trying to push it, but i feel reluctant.
The reasons are the poor success of my last operation and i also feel reluctant to do it because i help lead the music in the church. I would hate to have to give that up permanently.
The doctors have recommended the VNS for me, but i have not decided yet. I have already had 3 brain surgeries and taken over 20 different seizure medications through the years. Last month my wife and i attended a session put on by the makers of the VNS devises, a nurse and a patient who had one installed for few years now. They were really trying to push it, but i feel reluctant.
The reasons are the poor success of my last operation and i also feel reluctant to do it because i help lead the music in the church. I would hate to have to give that up permanently.