I have the lamanectomy Paddle leads SCS and I do not want to scare you. I had no idea 3 yrs ago that this was the type I was getting and was very shocked to wake up with 36 staples-but felt you should know the facts. It was quite the surgery! Just BE SURE to not do ANYTHING for at least 8 weeks after !!!! This is the most important thing that I can stress to you. It really took @ 1 year before I really felt healed. You also will have many more restrictions for life than the SCS percutaneous lead type. Hope this helps Fondly-Carol