Hello @absentsenior
Thank you so much for sharing this with such detail — it is incredibly helpful for others who may be considering an RNS or any other implant for epilepsy!
I'm glad you had a trusted friend by your side during those early days after the implant, and that the squishy sound from the air resolved on its own.
Your tip to treat your brain as a muscle that needs rest when fatigued really resonates, and so does the notepad idea. Such a simple tool, and one that has already helped me a lot. To be patient with oneself is so valuable, something I learned the hard way in my own epilepsy journey.
It's wonderful to hear you are already back at work! Reading your post, I got quite curious about what kind of work you do — would you mind sharing?
Wishing you all the best this Friday for your first programming session — please do come back and let me know how it goes! 🙂
Chris