Living With a Neurostimulator

Often, a combination of treatments is necessary to control symptoms of gastroparesis. Your gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, or primary care doctor will provide ongoing management of your condition and will prescribe any additional therapies you may need.

After Surgery

You may need to make several visits during the first year after surgery to ensure that your therapy is adjusted to optimal settings.
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Daily Living

To help make living with your Enterra^® neurostimulator a positive experience, please review this section for important information about daily activities, exposure to electromagnetic interference, medical procedures, and other precautions to remember after the implant.
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Product Support

Learn about how to get a Device Registration Card and Medical Alert Jewelry.
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Getting a Replacement

The Enterra^® neurostimulator is powered by a battery sealed inside a metal case. Over time, the battery will become too weak to power the neurostimulator, and you will need to schedule a replacement surgery with your doctor.
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Personal Stories

Read about the experiences of people who have received our products and therapies. You’ll learn first-hand what life was like for these particular patients, both before and after treatment.
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If you have more questions, consult your doctor, who knows your personal medical history and can give you the detailed information you need. Your doctor should provide you with a patient manual that provides important information about living with your Enterra^® neurostimulation system. In particular, you should ask your doctor to discuss the potential benefits, complications, and risks of this therapy.

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Humanitarian Device: The effectiveness of this device for this use has not been demonstrated.

Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.

Last updated: 3 Aug 2008