Hi all, I am about to have my surgery in a few weeks and I am getting kind of nervous. This will be my third as most of you know and this time I will be getting the paddle leads. I was wondering if there is anyone else on here that has the paddle leads seemed to have more pain with this surgery and recovery than just the regular leads? I also wondered if you had to have staples for your surgery? I know of someone who had to have them and it made me wonder if it was the normal thing for this surgery. I have never had to have staples even though I have had at least 14 surgeries now. Also, was wondering if any of you had to have a pre-op appointment before surgery and if so what happened during it because mine is on Wednesday! I know a lot of people are about to have trial stims and maybe even actual permanent ones placed but I am really wondering about the paddle leads procedure. I am more excited than nervous but I guess it is normal to be this way. I am so happy though because I have had my stim since 2008 and when it worked right gave me so much relief and I was able to be normal again. I cannot wait to be off this walker and wheel chair for good! If someone could give me some answers to my questions I would really appreciate it I hope everyone is having a good week! 'sTara

p.s. if you would rather send me a message privately about your surgery experience that is fine too!