Very Nervous...getting trial tomorrow.....

**kellyann** · 07-12-2006, 04:03 AM

Hello all! Hope you are all having a good day. I'm pacing the floors and crawling the walls....the trial is tomorrow. I am putting too much hope into this I think.

I am counting on this as my answer. I am sooo tired of not sleeping because I have to pee every 20-30 minutes. It seems as though it is even more often during the day!! I am tired of not feeling good enough to play with the kids, and just live life normally!

I know, these are bery common complaints

I'm just nervous. I know everything will be fine and I am so ready for this to finally happen. I just wish it was all over and I could jump on here and say ":woohoo: , I'm feeling great!" Anyway...

What kind of pain and discomfort should I expect with the trial? Just at the site? I read I should go stock up on gause pads and saline? Is that right? Anything else? Also, can I lay on my back afterwards?

Thank ya, thank ya....

**graceimnot2096** · 07-12-2006, 04:58 AM

Kelly,
I got my interstim 3 years ago and it wasn't too bad. The trial was kind of rough but nothing that you can;t handle. My doc didn't tell me about the trial part of this, I think he knew that I wouldn't do it if I had known. You know the vanity thing.You need to get the big knee size bandaids to hold the wires in place because the slightest pull is interesting to say the least. The wires also get tangled up if you don't keep the base of them fastened down. Just keep in mind that this part is only temporary, and you will do fine.
One of the biggest problems I had was the placement of the battery unit. Originally it was in my buttock, since then I have had it relocated to the small of my back and it is alot better. Until then I couldn't lay on my back,sit back in a chair or wear some kinds of clothes. Dig out youir skirts for awhile, they seem to be the most comfortable. I wear alot of skirts and dresses, everybody thinks I'm dressing up when in reallity, I'm more comfortable.
Don't worry about putting too much hope in any kind of treatment. Hope is really all that we have as we search for new treatments that will work, even if it is only for a little while. Sometimes I turn my unit off for a little while to see if it is really working, I find out that it is really quick.It doesn't take care of all of my pain, I still have to take the pain meds fairly regular but every time I turn my unit off I realize that it would be alot worse if I didn't have it.
It is okay to be nervous about any surgery, not knowing what to expect, but from what you have said you have 5 terrific guys to help you through this and all the other stuff that you go through with this disease. You are very lucky to have them. I don't know what I would do without the support of my family, and all of the people here.
I went to work the day after they started my trial, it wasn't that bad. I know that you will do well with it too. Feel free to pm me or send me an e-mail if you need anything, graceimnot2096@yahoo.com.

**Briza** · 07-12-2006, 05:45 AM

Hi Kell

I hope all goes well for you tomorrow and that this will help you and give you some well-deserved relief. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Email me if you need anything.

**patricia1** · 07-12-2006, 06:22 AM

It is hard to remember my trial it was 5 yrs ago. But I do remember that it is not to bad. While you can go to work, I would suggest taking it easy as you dont want the wires to come out. Also you can shower, but I would stand as far back as I could and not get the area wet. I was able to wash my hair with hubbys help. The pain not to bad. I was sent home with a antibotic and pain med scrip. For me when I woke up from the trial sedation I could tell right away it worked, because for the first time in yrs I did not have that gotta go feeling. It also cut my 40+x day/night potty trips to around half that so that was great also.

I hope this helps you and you find the results you are hoping for.

**kellyann** · 07-12-2006, 06:57 AM

Patricia,
Thanks for the info. I don't work anymore, well outside of the home that is

I am going to bandage the wires so there is less movement. Hopefully that works. I'm worried about laying down and sitting with the pillows propped ya know. More with the permanent than the trial, that is if all goes well. I am praying it does as the peeing every 20-30 minutes HAS to stop. My kids are tired of having to find the bathroom first thing everytime we go somewhere! Poor buggars!
Were you out during your trial? I thought you needed to be awake so you can tell them where it feels the best?

**patricia1** · 07-13-2006, 03:54 AM

I was in like a twilight sleep. Enough that I dont remember anything, but not enough to where they could not wake me and ask questions about where I felt it and so forth. The did this for my trial, then when I had the revision done last year and the reimplant they did the same then...Good luck.

**kellyann** · 07-13-2006, 11:26 AM

Well the trial went well. I am having a hard time getting comfy, but I am excited. The last time I went to the bathroom was 1:45!! I didn't realize you could see or feel results this quick. As far as the urgency and frequency goes anyway....
IF things continue then the perm. Stim goes in on the 20th, next Thurs. Keeping my fingers crossed!!

**Briza** · 07-13-2006, 12:36 PM

Kell
Glad to hear things went well and that you're already seeing a reduction in your f & u.

**dancemomof2** · 07-13-2006, 01:44 PM

Glad things are going well. Mine is 18 months old and still my best friend

**dancemomof2** · 07-14-2006, 05:42 AM

Hey Kell,

I sent you a funny coinkydic.photo to your email..

**kellyann** · 07-14-2006, 08:57 AM

omg!!!! They really are twins

**med_head_09** · 07-15-2006, 07:45 AM

yay for good results! i just got mine in thursday. it has been wonderful, though I am quite uncomfortable too. i have to have the temporary in for a month before my doc will put the permanent in. sad day. i wish it was only a week. good luck with everything! i went 4.5 hours without going today!! yay.

cheers!

**kellyann** · 07-15-2006, 10:29 AM

I also went four hours without peeing!! I dont think I have ever done that in my life. I got a tip from Leslie, she used one of those squishy bead pillows behind her back to get comfy. Well I borrowed my mom's and it did help. Hubby is out buying one for me right now. Give it a try if you can. A MONTH?? I'm so sorry hun! That doesn't seem right or fair that you have to wait that long. Why so long? If it's working then why not sooner? I can see if you were/are hesitant, but hhmmmm.
My perm. goes in Thurs. I can't wait! Keep me posted on how you're doing. Take care,
Kell

**dancemomof2** · 07-15-2006, 02:24 PM

Kell,

Glad the pillow help.

**kellyann** · 07-15-2006, 05:25 PM

Me too. I hope it works just as good Thurs. when I get the implant. I wanted to ask you...how big is the incision where they place the Stim? I've heard a few answers and I forgot to ask my rep when he called.