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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
Hello @iamkendrajb
It is surprising to know someone else wants a VNS removed! There was no need for the doctor to give the insurance company any reason why the reason was for removal. After the doctor read the VNS and learned the battery was dead he asked if I wanted it removed. Because I will never have the battery replaced I will be living with a dead battery in my chest forever and I do not want that. So I want it removed.
Laurie @lsittl
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Just talked to the neurosurgeon. He agreed to total removal! Now we just have to wait and see what my insurance company has to say.
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I hope it's that easy for me. Thank you for letting me know it's possible for a doctor and insurance company to do the right thing. It will give me courage to ask my new doctor to have it taken out.