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PATIENT STORIES REFLECT RELIEF

Learn from others like you – their experiences, their journey to life-changing relief.

Hundreds of thousands of people have had their lives changed by Medtronic bowel control therapy. Here are some of their stories.

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KIRSTIE’S STORY

“My world that started huge – I literally traveled the world – had shrunk to the point of hardly being able to leave my house. And now that world has been given back to me.”

– Kirstie T., Living with chronic FI

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JANET'S STORY

“During my trial, my accidents went from daily to almost none.”

– Janet, Living with chronic FI

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KAYLEE'S STORY

“If you told me one year ago that I’d be running marathons, I would have said you were crazy.”

– Kaylee, Living with chronic FI

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Terry's STORY

“I see myself riding bikes, swimming, and doing things I was afraid to do before. I’m excited for the future!”

– Terry, Living with chronic FI

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James’S STORY

“I was very excited for the screening test because I hoped this treatment would give me back more of my life.”

– James, Living with chronic FI

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“The InterStim™ has changed my life and I am so appreciative! I am glad to not be stuck next to my bathroom anymore.”

– Elisabeth,
Patient Ambassador Living with FI

“I tried everything. Then my physician told me about the InterStim™ system. I said let's try it and I am so glad I did.”

– Cindy,
Patient Ambassador Living with FI

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These are individual experiences. Results may vary.

In addition to risks related to surgery, complications can include pain at the implant sites, new pain, infection, lead (thin wire) movement/migration, device problems, undesirable changes in urinary or bowel function, and uncomfortable stimulation (sometimes described as a jolting or shocking feeling).Talk with your doctor about ways to minimize these risks.

Complications can also occur with the evaluation, including movement of the wire, technical problems with the device, and some temporary pain. Your doctor or nurse will provide you with the information regarding how to operate the test device, and inform you of other precautions related to the evaluation and activity restrictions.