Hi! I'm glad you have found this site. It's wonderful. Everyone on here is so great. I have had a SCS since April 09. In my case I have had a very rough go of it. It so works for the RSD pain but know have back trouble. I fall alot and have recentley ripped my internal stiches that hold the battery. So now I guess I'll be off to surgery number 3. I never expected the finacial part to be so great, but because of my problems I see the doc sometimes 3 a week. Some people have had a wonderful experience. They do a trail first that is not as invasive as the surgery to implant, so you can try it out. You can feel free to PM me if you'd like. I don't think I'll have it removed any time soon, just trying to get it right. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Hope to hear how things are going for him. Have a wonderful day!