The device, which some people call a vagal nerve stimulator, is a wire that runs through the vagus nerve, which controls activity between the brain and major internal organs. The device is designed to interrupt seizures. Stefanie Meyer said. The long-term verdict on how well the device works is still a few years off. It takes three years to determine the results.
Sawyer returns about every three months to have the implant adjusted.
Stefanie Meyer said. Last year, we were unable to leave home. Stefanie Meyer said. He attends pre-kindergarten in Texhoma. A full-time aide who was trained by the High Plains Epilepsy Association travels with him to classes.