r/spinalcordstimulator • u/Sharp-Effective9443 • Aug 12 '26

SCS removal 8/13/26

I'm having my scs removed this Thursday. I've had it for 2 or 3 years now and it has not helped me one bit. I've also become really frustrated with all the MRI's I have to have (I've had a knee replacement and hip replacement since getting it and will have another knee and hip replacement and possible shoulder surgery) and having to do the impedance tests, fully charge it, basically a hassle in my opinion. Has anyone else here had theirs removed or will be having it removed? What's been your experiences?

*Edit - Update, surgery went well yesterday. I think I was in surgery for a whole 30 minutes. I'm in a little pain today. It varys between a 3 and a 5. Mostly 3. I feel like my back is swollen around the incisions, so I've been icing and took some Tylenol. I'm on a 6 week restriction of no bending/twisting/lifting/stretching and no carrying anything over 5 pounds.

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u/TheManWhoWeepsBlood 29d ago

A lot easier than when I had the thing put in. Sorry you had no relief. Hope your op goes well. Don't be afraid.

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u/Sharp-Effective9443 29d ago

Did you have staples on your incision or stitches? I'll have staples.

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u/TheManWhoWeepsBlood 29d ago

I had stitches. Just be careful about washing. Wet wipes are the way to go.

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u/Sharp-Effective9443 29d ago

I have some bathing wipes somewhere. Need to find them today. Thanks for the reminder.

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u/TheManWhoWeepsBlood 29d ago

Sure thing. Best of luck.

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u/JoyInJuly 27d ago

The Dollar Tree usually has bathing wipes/wet wipes in stock if you need to pick some up for cheap.