Hi All

I haven't been posting lately as I had my SCS implant on July 13, 2011. Wow, what an interesting surgery and fantastic results for me!

Presently I am 3 weeks out of the surgery and only have pain in the part where the battery was placed (right butt cheek, 6 inches down from waist). And, when I have that pain it is just plain ugly, burning and ugly! This only happens now about 3-4 times a day. Otherwise, everything feels good. I only need the lower end of the stimulation at night and during the day the upper side of the lowest level to keep my pain (below the waist) at bay!

Today I walked around and felt no pain...what a beautiful feeling! I so happy I could kiss everyone

I'm interest in the PT that I will eventually get into. When do you start? Other than walking I'm afraid to do much. I do NOT want the leads to migrate. I was told as Mark56 said not do bend. lift, twist, reach, or exercise for 6 weeks. So that leaves 3 weeks. Dr. Tim Laymer (Mayo Clinic Rochester MN) is a great doctor! He is just fun and happy. He doesn't act like a doc. as he is so supportive of his staff.

So any suggestions for PT? And just a general update on how I'm doing!

Thanks for such a nice welcome Rae!

Teresa Marie