I have had my SCS for a little over a year now. I was desperate for relief and can honestly say that without it I would probably be in a wheelchair by now as I was barely able to walk. The most important thing is to be as still as possible for 6-8 weeks so everything can scar over. I was told to usr the BLT method-no bending,lifting,twisting. I Had no surgery complications at all-Is it perfect no-but at least I can walk around now. I struggle with the leads in spine-mine was a lamanectomy type-not the kind pain Drs. do- Done by neurosurgeon and a lot more surgery than I expected,but all in all I am satisfied. Your manufactures Rep is vital- I have Medtronic-as reprograming as needed is really necessary. I have a great Rep and we have a good raport. Good luck!!!!