Originally Posted by -Spike-

I posted a more complete version elsewhere on the site. I'll just add this to my post here, since I was quoted. The minute they flipped on the switch to my SCS post OP, I screamed, cried, yelled, sobbed, and wept for 17 straight unforgettable hours. I didn' know that someone could hurt that badly and actually live! t prayed to God that He would end my life that day. The woman that I was with cried as she watched me suffer, knowing all she could do was pray. Yet, had I not tried, I would kick myself to this day for not giving it a shot. Everyone is different. Some get good results, others of us-not so good. Julie, the decision is yours. According to my doctor, this surgery is successful in 85% of the cases it is tried upon. Yet, as was my case and others too, (obviously) there is always that other 15%. Good luck with whatever YOU decide.