After a multi-vehicle accident, I opted to have a DRG (Dorsal Root Ganglion) stimulator implanted in my back to help manage my pain from CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome). Translation: I have severe nerve damage and I had a battery pack and two wires put into my spine which creates electrical stimulation to reduce the pain I feel. This blog is a way for me to journal my experiences and to help inform others who may be thinking of trying this therapy.
Friday, February 15, 2019
The Future is Now
I cyborg now.
Our day began at 3:45 a.m. and we arrived at the hospital less than two hours later. I made a point to count all of the 14 different health care professionals I met and talked with about my procedure before I was given anesthesia at about 7:15. Once that kicked in I can't remember much of anything until about 1:00 p.m. That is when I began eating my single slice of Lou Malnati's deep dish butter crust cheese pizza that I brought that served as my breakfast and lunch. So good. I can feel the battery pack in my back and my lower back aches. I'm on my first dose of hydrocodone and I'm loopy so it's time to stop posting and start resting. I'll try to update soon enough.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment