Posted by Kathy on 5/01/10

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I am aghast to read all of your posts. I am a VETERAN
metronics victim. I have had 4 of them now, all 4 have
failed prematurely and I am now waiting to see a surgeon to
remove the rechargeable battery and relocate a
NON-RECHARGEABLE battery. It was implanted Aug08 and
because of the neurosurgeon's arrogance, he placed it where
he thought was appropriate. He made this decision AFTER I
was anesthetized. I now have an open wound on which you can
see the battery covering.
I, too, have received total cold shoulder from the reps who
were my best friends (sarcasm) when they wanted to sell a
unit. I suspected something legal was up and a friend found
this site for me.
DO NOT LET THEM IMPLANT A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY!!! Any time
current is transferred externally through tissue, the
tissue will DIE. I believe that I will need skin grafts.
I am 46, very active, live a very full life. The surgeon I
am interviewing next week will have to provide references;
e.g. have a former patient call me and tell me their
experiences.
I have not had ANY battery last >2.5 years. Not acceptable.
Please feel free to contact me. I would like to know if
any of you know of a good surgeon near Augusta, GA and if
anyone knows the OTHER brand of SCS's now on the market.
I truly understand the viciousness of the pain and the
associated psychological torture. I now have a fabulous job
and am going to have to take time off to fix this thing AGAIN.
Best wishes and prayers for you all,

Kathy

Re: Medtronics SCS, 6/25/10, by Sally.

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