Deb,
This sounds a little like my implant covering nerve pain with sensations rather
than meds. But, it also sounds like I had less pain than you do. Please
keep us posted on each step of the
way. Besides being interesting, we really want it to work for you.
Sounds like it has already started. Good luck.
Janice
From: Deb Monteleone
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 2:06 PM
To: TMIC
Subject: [TMIC] Deb's Pain Pump Surgery Results
Hi All,
Jude, I hope your pain pump quest is going well. Here are the results of
my pump implant surgery on Wednesday 6/5 (5yrs to day of 1st TM symptom)
The surgery went well. It was a long day; got to hospital at 9:00 am,
surgery from 12:00 to about 1:30, then onto recovery and finally left at 6:30
pm. Silly me, I was not expecting it to be this uncomfortable and restraining.
The stitches are on lower back, a hockey puck sized pump is under my skin in
the front/right and bruises on right side from front to back (path of
catheter). The left side is the only area untouched.
I can’t really judge the effectiveness of the pain medication as of yet,
due to the small amount my body is receiving. Prialt needs to be titrated
slowly, it will be a month or more before they can get it up to the level I
need. Currently it’s giving the same level as the trial which seemed to help
with some pain in my butt and thighs. Thankfully, it seems to be doing the
same now. My lower legs and feet are still pretty bad, hopefully the effect
will travel further down my legs as they increase the dosage.
With another week and a half off of work, I’m sure I’ll be able to heal
just fine.
Thanks for all your support and friendship.
Make it a great day,
Deb
