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hi I have cervical dystonia i had DBS surgery in 2012 I would love to write about my experiences and promise I will do later but I have a question I charge my battery every 48 hours and will be having keyhole surgery on my knee very shortly I need to know if I can safely turn off the battery while I undergo anaesthetic I also need a MRI on my lower back and my GP said I could not have one is this correct

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What is it you have a battery in please?

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