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Posted 2015-08-13T20:21:00Z

Yesterday - Surgery, Today - Hospital

Yesterday the surgery was a success! Dr. Peters and his entire team have been absolutely phenomenal. The neurostimulator was implanted (temporarily) where it will stay for up to 2 weeks as they monitor the progress. (Note: it could take 2-3 days post surgery to start feeling a lot of progress). If, after the 2 weeks, there is a significant decrease in pain without adverse complications the device will be implanted permanently. So far, though not 100% better, mom is experiencing much less pain in relation to Pudendal Neuralgia.[...]

Posted 2015-08-12T01:04:58Z

Surgery - Tomorrow!!

This morning, mom, dad and myself packed up and drove very much North. We came out of state to seek medical care for mom with a doctor who has shown true care and concern for her and her condition. Unfortunately that has not been a common occurrence for our family. The last doctor (in GA) that we thought could help us with the neurotransmitter?... It was a heartbreaking, demeaning and deceiving experience. It was the first time I was actually there for a consult with my parents and was very overwhelmed but that's not what I wanna talk about today. We feel SO BLESSED where we are right here, right now and that's what I wanna focus on for right now![...]