Keep your fingers & toes crossed for me please.

Some of you know I have a pain pump. I have had this pump since June 2005. When I went for my pump refill 4 weeks ago the machine that reads the pump said my low battery alarm was going off. I can't hear it.

I had an appt with the surgeon last Tuesday and I am now scheduled for surgery on Wednesday to get a new pump. Lets hope this goes through without any hitches or surprises.

We will see how this plays out.......Susie

Will definitely be praying that everything goes as planned and they are able to put new medication in right away!

Sending some hugs (( ))

Good luck Susie. I'll be praying that everything goes well and that they're able to keep the post surgical pain level down (something that seems to be a battle for everyone as of late). Take care, and keep us posted.

Susie,

Good luck on Wednesday, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. I certainly hope there are ZERO glitches or problems.

I too wonder will they put your pain meds in right away? Wishing you the best and let us know how you're doing when you can.

Hugs,
Barbara

Hi Susie Good luck on your surgery Wednesday. I'll be praying that everything turns out fine. Take care, and update us when you're able.

love and hugs
Loretta

You got it Susie,fingers crossed and a little prayer to boot.

Vickie

Susie, good luck and I hope everything goes as planned. Please let us know how you are doing when you feel up to it. Janet

Thank you everyone for the well wishes.

Barbara the surgeon will take the meds out of my old pump& put it in the new pump so I will
not have an interruption in the pump meds.

Splash,when the battery dies you get a whole new unit. They are the size of a hockey puck.To refill the pump the pump has a portal that is strictly for accessing with a needle & syringe, totally painless to fill a pump. I am afraid of needles & this does not bother me at all. I would rather have my pump filled than to draw blood. The batteries can last anywhere from 6 to 8 yrs depends on the flow rate setting.

The new pump I am getting tomorrow is a Codman. It does not run off of a battery, it runs off of air. So no more waiting on a battery to die. Its a different set up than Medtronics pumps. You need to be stable with the pump to be a good candidate for a Codman pump.Meaning not still getting increases or decreases in meds in the pump. A lot of drs do not like the Codman because they are more work for the nurse or whoever takes care of it at the drs office. I love the idea of no more surgeries unless the unit was to fail.

Take care everyone.....Susie

Hi Susie,

I hope everything went well with the surgery today! You are in my thoughts and prayers as well!

Skeye

I hope your surgery went well today, and even more so, I hope your recovery goes even better. Hope your pain is none to minimal. Good luck with everything. Hope there's someone there to help you get through recovery physically.

The forums are always here for ya'. Can't wait to be updated with some good news.

- Rainy/DD

Glad you're doing well Susie. Now rest up.

suzane

Hi Susie I'm so happy that your surgery went well, and that your post-op pain was well managed. Take care and rest up.

love and hugs
Loretta

Glad things went smoothly and hoping they continue on that way. Please try to keep us updated and we will continue to send positive thoughts your way,you already know the powers of our numbers!!!

Vickie