As of this past weekend, I have had my Interstim implant in for 6 months! It is amazing how my life has been completely turned around for the last half a year.
The decision to have the implant was really a no-brainer. I had exhausted the other “non-surgical” routes with little success. The non-surgical routes of exercise, diet, and physical therapy are all components that serve to strengthen my Interstim now, but did little to appease the nerve function that I lacked prior to the implant.
Just for reference, the surgical route prior to Interstim was a scary prospect. Before Interstim, my choice was to have my sphincter cut, then sewn back together tighter….repeat surgery every 5 years. The prognosis of a successful surgery was limited, and there was a very real chance that more harm could be done.
With the sphincter cutting surgery as my only option, you can imagine my relief when my rectal surgeon recommended Interstim. The surgery itself is low risk, and the prognosis of success is pretty high. There was no hesitation for me to embark on this journey 6 months ago, and I cannot wait to see where it leads me!
Thanks for Reading,
Lauren
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