VAAAANNA!! It's SO GREAT to see you!!
... I gotta break out the 'Boingdee-Boingdee Guy' for this! -->>

I'm sorry tho, that you're having this 'issue'!
I'm wondering if perhaps your lead is coming loose from the IPG unit. Either that or the battery life of the IPG coming to an end.
It does seem way early for the battery to be 'dying' tho. (?) Have you let your battery charge run all the way down more than once? This would be one of the few reasons I can think of that the IPG would die prematurely.

The reason I'm wondering if your lead may be shorting out is because you've had your units a long time.....plenty of scarring in, so migration would more than likely have to be caused by something more 'traumatizing'....like a fall?
Have you felt anything 'rip' or 'tear' ?
Do you have dual leads or just one?

Well, we'll be anxious to hear what your appointment reveals on Feb 1st.

I'm pretty sure my lead migrated within the first couple of months after I got the implant. But, since I had a program that worked good on my other lead, I didn't actively pursue checking for migration because I didn't dream it could happen so easily! BUT, I do vaguely recall feeling a slight 'tearing' when I stooped or something. The lead wouldn't have had a chance to scar in very good yet if this is what happened.
I just feel like an idiot for not 'knowing' this SOONER!

It's SO good to have you back with us!
Hey! We've got a great new friend aboard this ship! Her name is Treca and I was hoping you two could hook up. She's getting a cervical implant and sure could use your words of wisdom and encouragement!
I know she'd be ever so grateful for any input you have to share about your cervical. Most of us are lumbars, so we are limited on how helpful we can be!

You've been such a great friend and we are so fortunate to have you!

Rae