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Vagus Nerve Stimulator
Sat, 07/21/2007 - 13:56Comments
Re: Vagus Nerve Stimulator
Submitted by vnsuser_1999 on Sat, 2008-03-29 - 02:12
Well i can tell you from experience that i have had thevagus nerve stimulator since about 1999. i recently went in to have my vns replaced as the batteries lifetime was approaching its final usefulness. for me the vns has reduced my seizures dramatically and i am able to live a productive life. the vns has worked for me and it gives me an added sense of security knowing that i have it in me and working properly. Surgery for me was a breeze. i went in the morning and was out of the hospital by 11 am.
Well i can tell you from experience that i have had thevagus nerve stimulator since about 1999. i recently went in to have my vns replaced as the batteries lifetime was approaching its final usefulness. for me the vns has reduced my seizures dramatically and i am able to live a productive life. the vns has worked for me and it gives me an added sense of security knowing that i have it in me and working properly. Surgery for me was a breeze. i went in the morning and was out of the hospital by 11 am.
Re: Vagus Nerve Stimulator
Submitted by donnapenney on Fri, 2007-10-05 - 12:12
I am lined up to have this surgery also and am nervous about it, but I feel like I have exhausted the medication route. I feel like the Doc can't give me anymore and make my family's quality of life and my own any better than right now...and I am still having seizures. I am ready for the next step...this seems logical to me. I am hopeful.