Baclofen Pumpsters...replacement surgery

[rdmc]

Just wondering what other pump users who have had their pump replaced experienced as far as hospital stay after the surgery?

Was it day surgery, or did you stay overnight?

[pennstater]

Just bumping up and wanted to wish you well with surgery and recovery.

[bluegiraffe]

Another bump, for any feedback from those that have had replacements.

[kelm10]

Bob

I will have bob weigh in on this, when I see him. He has had a couple of them replace, I believe he has had a couple of them replaced.

[rdmc]

Thanks for bumping this. I had the surgery last Friday. It was day surgery. Arrived at 5:30 AM and was home by noon. It went very well. The main difference this go was no dressing and no stitches or staples. Just a sort of glue or doily looking "stuff" over the whole incision. Pain has been minimal, mainly when I sit down or stand up. Spasticity is controlled in fact I think I'm moving a little more balanced. Thanks for yout thoughts.

[rdmc]

Dang the auto correct. Meant to say epoxy not doily

[kmallory1]

I'm glad it went well. Hope your healing goes ok.

[bobtheisen]

Glad it went well RDMC. I have had one pump replacement where they used the "super glue"...LOL.
I definitely like that better than the staples.

Are you wearing a binder? I have worn one and also other doctors have not done that.

Hope your recovery goes well.

Take Care, Bob

[rdmc]

Well, I have an addendum to my pump story:The incision got infected so they've give me 2 weeds of antibiotics and if that doesn't clear it up the pump may need to come out. So it's a waiting game. Of course if I spike a fever or the incision degrades the surgery will be done at that point. BTW, Bob, I've always worn a binder after my other surgeries. I felt like it gave me a little security from dislodging the pump while it healed.

[bobtheisen]

Hi RDMC

Sorry to hear about the infection. I hope it gets cleared up soon. I know what you say about feeling things are more secure with the binder. My last pump replacement, the binder helped keep the staples from moving around. I was so happy when they came out.

Take Care, Bob

[pennstater]

Sorry to hear. Hope your recovery goes well. Keep us updated.

[bluegiraffe]

Hoping you are continuing to get better and better RDMC!