I went for the trial for the Baclofen Pump a few weeks ago and I was amazed
at the result. After injecting a small dosage of Baclofen directly into my
spinal, with 1/2 hour the spasticity in my legs was greatly reduced....and it
continued to lessen over the next 2 hours. The entire trial lasted less than 4
hours and is a requirement prior to getting the pump.
I have decided to go ahead with surgery for the pump. I will be in the
hospital for 24 hours and then transported to a rehab center for approx. 2-3
days.
The thought of having this device inserted into my body is not a pleasant
one...although I have been assured I won't even know it is there. My decision
is based solely on the fact that if I do not do it I will second guess myself
the rest of my life. I am having the surgery done on June 27th. For the people
in the NJ TM support group I hope to have the next meeting Mid April where I
can discuss it in greater detail. In addition there will be a walk for TM on
April 13th at Cooper Park in Pennsauken NJ. Anyone wishing to attend please let
me know. Last year more than 200 people attended the walk and it raised over
$10,000.
All the best!
Rob in New Jersey
