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Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?
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If you can please tell what to expect next. My implant was april 14th I am scheduled to be activated on may 19th and wondering the same as you I can tell its there but what am I suppose to hold or press. Also Lots of soreness still was it like this for you Good luck I sure hope this works well it has been a long trip to get this far, who knew such a small thing could cause such a mess of ones life.
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That's what May 19 is for.
The surgeon will show you how to use it.
From what I've seen, you use one hand to steady the device by holding the 2 tubes at the top of the box & use the other hand to push the button.
From what I've read, it can slip around quite a bit.