Planning at our Jasper Clinic
Gilmer County patients considering InterStim meet with Dr. Chirag Dave, Dr. Jason Lomboy or Britany Howard, FNP, at our Jasper Clinic. We'll review which medicines you've tried, a few days of bladder diary notes and other treatments, and we'll ask about any conditions that might need MRI scans in the future, such as back or joint problems.
How our urologists use InterStim
InterStim sends mild pulses to the sacral nerves governing bladder function. It starts with a trial, so you can see how much urgency and leakage improve before committing. After a successful trial, the lasting implant goes in on our Marietta campus, and settings can be adjusted with a handheld remote. We'll explain how current systems handle MRI and what to tell imaging staff before any scan.
Call us if
- Fever develops after placement
- Redness, swelling or drainage appears at the device site
- Stimulation feels uncomfortable or changes suddenly
- Symptoms return after a period of improvement
Common questions
Common questions
Will I still need bladder pills?
Many people cut back or stop bladder medicine once InterStim settles urgency, and some keep a lower dose alongside it. The bladder diary from your trial shows what to expect.
What should I bring to an MRI appointment?
Bring your device ID card and the patient remote. The MRI team checks the model and switches the device to its MRI setting before the scan, and some older systems allow certain scans but not others.
For an InterStim consultation from the Ellijay area, dial (678) 344-8900.
Keeping a bladder diary through the trial gives a clear before-and-after comparison, and we'll review it with you to decide on permanent placement.
Follow-up visits and device checks can usually happen in Jasper.
Questions are always welcome before and after placement.
Partners and family are welcome at visits.
We'll go at your pace.
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