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Has anyone else had their wires left in? after their VNS was removed?
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Members responded to a question about VNS wires being left in the body after device removal, with the overwhelming consensus confirming that... Read more
I say the more help and support we get and give, makes our team easier to understand epilepsy thanks 🙏
The device was removed, but the wire still remains. For me anyway.
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member, I still have a carer come and check on me daily to make sure that I'm OK , due to living alone , Take care 🙏
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member, how are you doing?Still having a laugh to help you feel okay? My carer I told you about has left, but I still feel laughing is the best medicine, "what happened when a cat swallowed a coin? there was money in the kitty "
That is quite true, you can have the device removed but the VNS wires will remain. I spoke with my neurosurgeon about this in 2008 prior to the surgery and this is the exact thing he stated to me. I have no problem with the device staying in my chest as I will be needing it along with the Deep Brain Stimulator device. Both items work very well to take care and manage my epilepsy at this point in time.
I do wish you well managing your epilepsy journey!
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