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What was your experience with a pain pump?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jun 3 6:17am | Replies (76)Comment receiving replies
I had my pain pump put in yesterday. So far so good. The doctor put it on my back. I’m 5 ft 11 in. And pretty fat so there was plenty of room. He said that it would be better to put grandkids in my lap. He does a lot of these. I go back in 12 days to get the meds in it. Then we work it out. They said be patient. I have been. For a long time. Lol.
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How are you doing? I’m sure you’re probably dealing with pain and recuperating but I hope you are doing well and are more comfortable than you expected. You mentioned that you would be going in every day for the first week while the doctors test your pump with saline. I hope the first medication they give you works perfectly and gives you the pain relief you need. When you get back to the support group please let us know how you are doing.
Thoughts and prayers ~ Barbara
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It sounds like the procedure wasn’t complicated and that you are encouraged. Did you go home yesterday after having it done? I’ve never heard of the pump being in the back but it’s better for sitting with grandkids then I’m all for it! I’m sorry you have to wait to start the medication and hopefully the first med will be the perfect choice for you! I haven’t heard from the facility that will be inserting a pain pump and if I qualify. Im thinking the paperwork on both ends will take some time so im not holding my breath. I have found a lovely VRBO rental near the hospital where I will feel safe and cozy if I need to stay nearby like some folks do.
Please keep me posted. You are still in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara