I very much appreciate the posts to this thread, as I am in the process of diagnostic evaluation precedent to an SCS implant and soon I have the psychological eval. I have spoken with a patient ambassador for the manufacturer of the device, and that went very well. I just hope to attain a reduction of meds approach to my pain management if, as my physiatrist and prospective surgeon believe, I present as a patient who is right for the procedure. This is just one more in the many hurdles necessary to clear for both the medical and my personal evaluation of the process as a whole. Thank you all very much! Mark56