I had my SCS implanted in April 09. My stim works for my leg pain but my back hurts and it never hurted before. Since my implant I have had to file for disability because I find myself unable to do any kind of work. I have had multiple surgeries to move the generator because it would be working its way out of the skin. By no means am I skiny. I just fell and ripped my internal stiches so Im looking at another surgery. I will not have it removed yet I will just have it fixed and try again. My doctors keep hoping for the best but Im not as hopful any more. I just feel as I have too much time and money and pain to have it removed without giving it another chance. Hope you do well with what decision you make.