stimulator

[Guest guest]

Thanks to everyone that sent me emails about the surgery.

And thank you to everyone that said a prayer for me! The operation was rough,

the incision was very painful and put me back at a 10 for pain scales.

I am still in a ton of pain so this will be short. The device is

working and I think helping. However, still really tough to tell with

all the back pain.

I will keep the group informed on my experience for anyone else who might be

thinking about one. Although, as everyone says its a individual decision.

Thanks for the support! It meant a lot to me!

randyt

[Guest guest]

--- " randy " wrote:

>

> How about you people who have had one for years, what are your

> experiences. Was it worth it?

Hi, i had one put in last monday and had it taken out on tuesday.

it's very frustrating to use and all i got was a tingling sensation

in my thighs, which was all it was supposed to do. I have leg pain

from failed back surgeries. a morphine pump is next.

[Guest guest]

I forgot to tell you that you can have a trial period before it is

implanted.

[Guest guest]

I had stimuator for about 2 years. I had very good results for the

first year or so, then it became more iritating than anything.

Mine was installed for RSD of my right leg below the knee caused by an

open tib/fib. I have since had it removed because it was causing more

problems than it was worth.

I work at a nuclear power plant and I could not get through the metal detectors.

I had to have a full search every day.

I wish every one a pain free day

Bill