Thanks so much for your response! It does help me get my head around it numbers wise. How long were you in the hospital? I did know that the trial would be covered under my dr. copay since he is doing it in his office. That helps some. The big difference in my plan is I have a $100 per day hospital copay and everything is at 100% after the copay BUT DME is only paid at 80%. In the long run, I think the cost would even out because I will be able to cut down on meds and dr. visits (I HOPE!!! lol)

Here are a few questions:

My first question is an off the wall one. I understand a shower can't be taken while the trial is in place and I understand that. BUT........how will I be able to wash my hair? Am I right in understanding there is no bending while its in place? I guess I can stand outside in a rain coat and let my kids spray my head down with a water hose LOL When the permanent implant is done, am I allowed to lift my arms over my head to wash my hair? If not, how long before I can do that? I live in TN where the temps are MISERABLE through September so I am a little concerned about grossing myself and everyone else out with a smelly body and nasty hair lol

Outside of the normal no BLT after the surgery, are there any other limitations/restrictions?

There is a very strong possibility that I will have the paddle leads done due to scar tissue. How long is the incision for that procedure and approximately where will the incision be? How small of an incision is done for the trial? My doc told me that he prefers putting the implant just above the waist but I am probably more of a candidate for the bionic butt club since I have PLENTY of padding there lol Do jeans or pants rub on the implant? I have heard that it can be pretty sensitive/painful where the implant is. If this is the case, I need to get some different pants or jogging suits to wear for a while.

Ok this is enough to get the questions rolling. I am sure I will have PLENTY more. I appreciate any input that can be offered!