Re: medtronics stimulator

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On 3/05/09, Sheila wrote:
> I just recently had the stimulator implanted into my
> abdomen. Surgery was Monday 03/02/09. I'm now wondering if
> I made a huge mistake as I sit here unable to sleep,
> because of pain, and swelling in my abdomen, side, and
> back. My abdomen has swollen on the left side to the size
> of a large grapefruit, and is very painful. This occurred
> next day. I called my Dr., and he ask me to come in and
> take a look. You can imagine how painful the car ride was!
> He did not however appear too concerned. Here it has been
> almost 4 days, and the swelling has not subsided. Should I
> be worried? I'm afraid to go back on my plavix. Could this
> be a blood clot, and should I be more concerned since the
> swelling is an inch larger today? Please help.

My husband has the Medtronics stimulator implanted in his
back. He has found relief for one year. But, he has recently
had an infection at the site of one of the battery packs. Has
anyone else had trouble with infections?