Interstim is coming out! I think on Friday!

**Kara29** · 01-24-2007, 04:25 PM

After all has been said and done Today, My Interstim is coming out. I just got off of the phone with my doctor in Boston. It was an upsetting conversation because he told me that he didn't understand why I could not find a Urologist here in Syracuse to remove it. He knows my whole story and how hard I have struggled to find professional, competant, caring doctors to take my case. I told him that it was only right that he remove it because he was the doctor who put it in for me. I've been nothing but loyal to him for 8 years now! He hemmed and hawed over it for a few minutes and then agreed to do it. He said he wanted it out soon if I was in so much pain. I mentioned that it would take me years to find a doctor elsewhere to do it for me. He said he didn't think we would want to make the 5 hour drive and that it would be a hassle. Not in our opinion. We'd rather do that then wait a year to find someone else to do it.

He asked me if I could leave Syracuse tomorrow to have the Interstim removed on Friday. IF HIS SECRETARY AGREES that it can be done then. He said he just had a cancellation today for that time slot and that I would fit in perfectly.

So if the secretary says its a go: I will be leaving tomorrow afternoon/evening for Enitire Interstim Removal. He said it would be done under General and would take 15 minutes.

I am so tired! But this needs to be done. I just hope it works out. I know how some secretaries can be about scheduling last minute surgeries.

Thanks for your support! You all have been so good to me this week and I really appreciate it.

Love and Hugs,

Kara

***ICNDonna*** · 01-24-2007, 04:35 PM

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. And I sincerely hope this will help your back pain so you can sit.

Warm hugs and prayers headed your way,
Donna

**tigger_gal** · 01-24-2007, 05:28 PM

I never knew you had the interstim.. Keep us posted on how things go for you. no since of keeping it if it isn't working.

**ChrissySunshine** · 01-25-2007, 12:34 AM

Hi Kara, What wonderful news! I hope that secretary gets its scheduled for you. I used to schedule surgeries, and it would drive me CRAZY when the doc wanted to do an "add on" or unexpected surgery. Since HE was the doc though, it was up to me to work it out with the hospital, lab and patient to get it all done, even immediate surgery. USUALLY what the doc says goes, and if he's got a cancellation, it shouldn't be a problem. Good Luck to you!

**dancemomof2** · 01-25-2007, 01:08 AM

**aprilmae** · 01-25-2007, 01:19 AM

Yippee!!!! Good news at last. I am so happy for you and so glad he finally got back to you.

**Emma's Mommy** · 01-25-2007, 04:15 AM

have a safe trip and a speedy recovery!

***SharonA*** · 01-25-2007, 04:23 AM

Hope this works out for you and relieves that back pain.

**Bessie** · 01-25-2007, 04:41 AM

I am so glad the doctor finally agreed to help you out. He should be the one to take it out since he is the one who put it in. It always amazes me how willing doctors are in the beginning to help and then when they can't figure things out they get frustrated and don't want to do anything.

I am sorry you have to drive so far to get it done but I know it will be worth it. I pray this will get rid of the pain you have been in.

Have a safe trip and when you feel better please let us.

**Judith56** · 01-25-2007, 05:27 AM

Good luck tomorrow

. Hope this ends a lot of the pain you have, though I do realize it is not the whole problem, just a part of it. Is it same day surgery or will you need to stay in the hospital over night? I will be thinking of you tomorrow. Sending you a big hug, Judith

**Moonheart** · 01-25-2007, 05:46 AM

It's amazing how much pain those can cause. My dad had one and it was shut down for a few years because he became tolerant to the meds. But anyway, he was in excruciating pain daily, couldn't sleep, was swelling everywhere, had sores on his skin.

Anyway, they removed it and it was just filthy. It had created some sort of reaction to the implant all around it and developed scar tissue, mucus, unhealed tissue, all sorts of stuff in there and it had literally been poisoning him that whole time. No wonder he had been in terrible pain! Yuck!

So, thank God you are getting it removed, I hope it solves alot of your pain issues and you feel well afterwards.

**Kara29** · 01-25-2007, 06:05 AM

Everything has been set for tomorrow in Boston. The pre-op has been done; the pre-admission testing has been completed. I just need to meet with the Anesthesiologist before I go in. I am scheduled for same day surgery but if things don't go as planned they will keep me overnight. I will be Interstim free by Tomorrow night! I hope this helps the back pain. It's been rough! I am NOT looking forward to traveling 5 hours. I will have to lie down in the back seat. My parents took off of work to take me. I am grateful that I have them and that they are so supportive!

Thanks for your support!

Kara

**DebbieB** · 01-25-2007, 06:20 AM

Hi Kara ;

I wish you all the best and hope that this surgery goes fast and you have
a speedy recovery as well ..
I will be thinking of you Kara..

So sorry that you have been through so much Kara ..
My thoughts and

are with you Kara.

Tender hugs, Debbie

**Mel53H** · 01-25-2007, 07:54 AM

Better days ahead, Kara. I will be thinking of you today. Hang in there.

**Emma's Mommy** · 01-25-2007, 08:01 AM

kara have a safe trip! if you need anything when you get back let me know!

watching me limp around with my broken toe will give you a good laugh if nothing else!

have a safe trip!