Sacral Nerve Stimulation

pocket is made in the fatty tissue. Then, the neurotransmitter is positioned in the pocket. The outside wire is removed and the cut is closed.

What happens after the procedure?

You will go to the Recovery Room and the staff will watch you until the doctor says it is OK to go home. ‚

What care is needed at home?

Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
Keep a diary to follow how you are doing. These patterns can be compared to those before bladder stimulation.
Talk to your doctor about how to care for your cut site. Ask your doctor about:
- When you should change your bandages
- When you may take a bath or shower
- If you need to be careful with lifting things over 10 pounds
- When you may go back to your normal activities like work or driving
Be sure to wash your hands before and after touching your wound or dressing.
Do not have an MRI done while you have this implant.
X-rays and radiation may change the way the device works. Talk with your doctor.
Do not have a procedure called diathermy while you have this implant. This is a type of energy treatment.
Talk with your doctor before you have any testing procedures done.
The battery for this device will last 3 to 5 years. Since the battery is sealed inside the device, the whole device will need to be replaced. How long the battery lasts will depend upon the strength of each signal and how often the device is used each day.

What follow-up care is needed?

Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits.
If you have stitches or staples, you will need to have them taken out. Your doctor will often want to do this in 1 to 2 weeks.
If needed, settings can be changed to help with stimulation. This must be done in an office setting. The device can be turned off or removed at any time.

What drugs may be needed?

Your doctor may order drugs to: ‚

Help with pain
Fight an infection

Will physical activity be limited?

You may have to limit your activity for a while. Talk to your doctor about the right amount of activity for you. ‚

What problems could happen?

Infection
Change in bowel habits
Uncomfortable sensations
Lead wire moves out of place
Device does not work

When do I need to call the doctor?

Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills, pain with passing urine or not able to pass urine, wound that will not heal.
Signs of wound infection. These include swelling, redness, warmth around the wound; too much pain when touched; yellowish, greenish, or bloody discharge; foul smell coming from the cut site; cut site opens up.
Change in bowel habits
Back pain
More pain at implant site than you would expect
Pain with stimulation. Your settings may need to be changed.
Lead wire moves out of place. The wire may need to be moved or replaced.
Urine problems are worse
An accident involving your lower back
You feel the device is not working the right way

Where can I learn more?

American Urological Association Foundation ‚
http://www.urologyhealth.org/_media/_pdf/OAB%20Patient%20Guide%2011-26.pdf ‚

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This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚

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