3. My Recovery Plan -Post-Op complications Part 3

November 18th, 2022
The lead in my cheek got dislodged when I was opening my mouth too wide dry heaving and vomitting after surgery. As a result, I will be getting the dislodged lead explanted on November 28th.
It's disappointing but I'm not upset. My neurosurgeon is an amazing guy because he is trying to help me when everyone else turned me away.
This is just a minor setback. 
I've been blessed with a lot of good people. Angels really. And these people have made all the difference in my life. Setbacks happen. I'm still going to get back up, it's just going to take a little more time.
For now, I'm taking antibiotic to prevent a meningitis infection as I enjoy the benefits of stimulation therapy. 


November 24, 2022

I was instructed not to wash my hair for 6 weeks because my sutures are dissolvable. Six days Post-Op the greasy mess is impossible to brush. 
I shaved it off. So gross.
I actually look like my brothers. I am finding this hilarious! 

November 27th
I just checked into my room. I'm praying there might be a way to keep the electrode in my cheek but I know it's impossible. I'm just scared of the facial pain coming back. It's hard living with this much pain every day. 

November 28th
Today I had my lead explanted. The pain hasn't hit yet but I know it will come. 
I know this is going to work. Phase I and II of my surgical intervention has already been proven to work.
My revision is planned for Jan/Feb 2023. I am going to be the first success story for my neurosurgeon! I'm told I'm the first in Canada to have this spinal cord stimulator implanted this way!
I'm going home to heal.
And then we shall try again in the new year! 

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