Marleen,

I don't know about everywhere in the states, but I'm in Virginia, and I have had 2 of them implanted. The insurance companies differ on what they require before you get one, but almost all need psych exams, and a lot of paperwork from the drs saying that everything else has failed and this is the next move. I understand your fear of having something implanted into your body. It is kinda freaky to say the least. It does take some getting used to, but once you have it then you just kinda take it as part of yourself. Kinda like wearing glasses. Do they work? I don't know. A lot of people don't like them, but for others they are a godsend. I don't have mine now, nor do I think I will get another one. I am considering the morphine pain pump for the furture tho.

Hugs
Mary