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The Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) battery in my chest is dead
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Dec 7, 2023 | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
Last Thursday a new neurologist said the battery is definitely dead. He asked if I want the device removed! Of course, I said yes! However, because it requires a $400 copay for the surgical removal I will wait two years until there is no copay for me.
Laurie
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I understand your feelings about the VNS I got mine put in 5 years ago I did not have grand mal seizures but a lot of generalize seizures and atypical seizures they have nearly disappeared not totally do you think it could be an older model? You do not even have to answer this it is more a question as much for me because even though my battery still is at 70% it is something I am going to have to think about in about 5 years if I am still around I'll be 75 then so I do not think so but......
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Did the doctor have to give the insurance company an official reason for why it needed removal? If so, what was the official reason? I'm have an appointment with a new neurologist this week. VNS removal is high on my list of things to ask about.