Originally Posted by Mozena14

Hi My name is Maureen. I'm 54 and live in Phila. Pa. I had failed back surgery in 2006 at HUP. I walked into the hospital and didn't walk out. I woke up and wasn't able to move my left leg. The doctor ran out fo the room and didn't say a word. I was screaming. They sent me to Moss rehab for a month and I had to learn how to take care of myself when I went home. I am able to use my leg and walk a little bit. I have suicidal nerve pain. They put rods, screws, bolts, nuts in my back. DON'T ever get this put into your back. I had surgery in 1980 laminectomy and it was a great sucess. 2006 I was in shock that it went so badly. 10 hr surgery. It turned into a nightmare. I didn't take this very well. I ended up not being able to go back to work. Now I'm on SSD. I have no life. My brother lives with me now and takes care of everything. I was so independent my whole life until this failed surgery. I take Lyrica, morphine 30 and 15, Hyrdomorphone, flexeril, Lexapro and Xanax.I went to Neuro Surgeon at Thomas Jefferson Hospital last week and he thought I should get this SCS implanted. I'm scared to DEATH. I just found out it is still a serious surgery. Then I was told it doesn't get rid of the pain in the lower back. Just the leg. This device is from ANS. Has anyone had this implant? Can you tell me what to expect? Did it work? Do you still have pain? Any infection? Does it take the pain away? How does the device feel? Is it hard to sit down? Can you feel the device sticking out? Are you off the meds? Please let me know. I appreciate any help. Thanks, MO