Question:
I have an implanted morphine pump going into my spine ,will this interfer with my WLS

   — KAthleen M. (posted on January 20, 2003)

January 20, 2003
it sounds like you have an intrathecal pump- if thats the case I am very familiar with them. While the pump itself does not interfear with wls, it may interfear with a lap procedure, ie. scar tissue/or how it anchors to the abdomenal wall. Also you will need to work very closely with your pain management doctor. as you lose weight your dosage may need to be changed more frequently,not just because of your weight loss, but the level of pain may decrease as the level of stress to your body decreases. Good Luck!
   — dorothy S.

January 20, 2003
it sounds like you have an intrathecal pump- if thats the case I am very familiar with them. While the pump itself does not interfear with wls, it may interfear with a lap procedure, ie. scar tissue/or how it anchors to the abdomenal wall. Also you will need to work very closely with your pain management doctor. as you lose weight your dosage may need to be changed more frequently,not just because of your weight loss, but the level of pain may decrease as the level of stress to your body decreases. Good Luck!
   — dorothy S.