I hope that I am able to provide hpoe to some others who may be considering this treatment. I am very fortunate to have liberal health insurance. My husband is a railroader and so we I got the approval for the trial and permanent in 3 days. I must remind myself that God was in control.

I have a Boston Scientific stim that is just below my waistline. It rechargeable. I was awake for the entire trial and until the leads were programmed in my spine during the permanent surgery. My recovery has been better than I had expected. In fact, the unknown about the recovery worried me more than the surgery. I was back to work within one week.

Thanks for your encouragement.