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TAPS-
Thanks for coming by! When I first had the surgery and it was still experimental, I had two batteries that were defective and had to be replaced. (they developed leaks) As the program progressed, defective machinery is what held up FDA approval. I had one other unexplained malfunction. Depending on the amount of "juice" you pull from the batteries, determines their "shelf" life, so to speak. I have had ONE battery die of old age and it lasted about three years. This one will have lived about that long, too.
Cee
posted by
LadyCeeMarie
on September 25, 2006 at 4:40 PM
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ceemarie, Did they give you a defective battery before? Why did it wear out so fast? It's a long time until Thanksgiving. They missed that by a mile. I hope you don't have to wait long.
posted by
TAPS.
on September 25, 2006 at 3:41 PM
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Hi Bex3inme-
Welcome to Blogit! I am honored and look forward to reading more about you! I just write from the heart and tell my truths the best I can. I am humbled by your words.
Cee
posted by
LadyCeeMarie
on September 25, 2006 at 2:48 PM
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This is my first time on blogit, i am looking to write a blog about my health issues and was unsure how to go about it - this is an excellant example. A well rounded and truthful piece, i wish you continued good look and will put you in my prayers.
posted by
bex3inme
on September 25, 2006 at 8:01 AM
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Dear Bandanafish-
I thank you for that! I am holding it together with lots of support from my family and with God's help. Thanks for stopping by!
Cee
posted by
LadyCeeMarie
on September 24, 2006 at 9:06 PM
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Hi SuccessWarrior!
Thank you and welcome! To give you some background about what my batteries to, visit this blog:
http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/ceemarie53631/405455I describe the brain surgery I had in 1999 to help me move more normally. The batteries are implanted in my chest and they control electric stiumulators connected to wires which go to a very specific part of the brain, the SubThalamic Nucleus. The electrical charges somehow straighten out the misfiring going on in my brain (which sounds like static on an AM radio.) They've returned my life to one of more normalcy; i.e. I don't look like some drunk staggering down the street!
I refuse to give in or give up my life to this disease. I'm bucking the odds now and I will continue to do so with a whole lot of faith and a whole lot of love!!
Cee
posted by
LadyCeeMarie
on September 24, 2006 at 9:04 PM
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I just found this blog. I'm adding it to my favorites.
What does the battery do?
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on September 24, 2006 at 8:49 PM
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best luck to you.
You are a very strong person.
posted by
bandanafish
on September 24, 2006 at 8:04 PM
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