I’m in the office. The doctor’s office. That flyer regarding Medtronic Interstim for fecal incontinence that the doctor distributes? It highlights my words, my experiences. What an awesome outcome from my work as advocate.
“I could feel again. I could clench again. I could CONTROL my bowel movements again.” — Lauren
As I’ve said time and time again, advocacy is my way of dealing with my birth trauma, with my fecal incontinence, with my Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. OK, Advocacy and a whole lot of therapy, time, medical interventions, medications, and support helped me overcome the many obstacles that plagued me. However, at this point in my journey, support and advocacy are all that remain in my mission to lessen the stigma of birth trauma. It has been so very exciting to see my words in print by way of Medtronic Interstim advertising materials. It is encouraging that my words and my experiences are being distributed to those who may need the inspiration and information.
Thanks for reading,
Lauren
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Aunt Eileen Said:
on August 17, 2012 at 2:08 pm
That must have been awesome. So proud of you.
Colleen Danielson Said:
on September 19, 2012 at 10:13 pm
I am considering Medtronic Interstim treatment. Any insight you may have about it would be greatly recieved. Thanks so much. Colleen 308-234-5541 or 402-463-5459
peace4lauren Said:
on September 24, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Hi Colleen. I sent an e-mail to the personal e-mail you provided letting you know how to contact me. When I am speaking on the phone on behalf of Medtronic, I need to go through the protocol for the Ambassador Program. You can set this up via the following link: http://www.medtronic.com/patients/bowel-incontinence/ambassador-program/index.htm. I look forward to speaking with you soon! I am also available via e-mail at peace4Lauren@gmail.com. Take care. -Lauren