Hi Fiona, it is strange how we both have similiar issues with our stims. Could it be that we are of the same age(or at least I think we are) I was 50in May!! but loving it all the samedont really have a choice!. Im hoping too that it is some scar tissue. Went out for a walk today but I must say I dont find it too helpful for my the back at the moment. I did turn it up 'high' but couldnt stand straight as my legs were so wobbly, well felt it, if they didnt actually wobble, if you know what I mean. So had to turn my stim back down again, about 4 bars now, to help me walk properly. I will say though that it is helping with the burning feeling I get in my legs/thighs. Its relaxing for me when Im sitting down or lying down. While I was recharging yesterday I turned my stim off, dont know why but I feel safer while Im charging, anyway, I had the usual pain/burning/tingling feeling in my legs which I havent really experienced once the stim is on. So thumbs up on that score. But my back isnt getting a lot of benefit really, but time will tell, Im still coming to terms with the whole sensation thing.
Im still putting a surgical bandage on my incision over the battery because Im afraid that I will damage the skin covering it, as Im not convinced that it is 'deep' enough. but then whom am I to know how deep it should go, thats why we have Dr's

Mark I will keep 9 weeks in mind and hopefully I will get past this feeling I have. Id hate to think I will have an extra pain after having my stim implanted, couldnt take that!!