I am a lower back person for the stim. I know your post here is the beginning thought trail on early trial responsiveness and that things did take a difficult turn. This being said, do take hope in the reality others have had that Boston Sci product for lower lumbar and found favor with it. I am one such patient.

Care not to OVERDO during trial is a good tip. This is because the suture holding the works in place is SO VERY minimal.....it is too easy to mix up the works. Don't be throwing any bales of hay.....

Rae gave good advice to write journal thoughts about the experience. The thoughts will help appraise whether going the distance for the permanent install is a good thing. It will be valuable both to you and your doc.

I pray all is going better and that you will be well in this endeavor,
M56