Sorry to hear of your current mess. I can so relate. Back in May 2004 I had the SCS surgery. Battery in the hip with wires running up to the neck. Worked great and on the 5th day I was leaving the pain clinic. I hailed a cab and wouldn't you know it the cab was in a accident and my implant got ripped out. Back into the hospital I went. Had the surgery all over again and I have never had any luck with it since. It has never worked. Had to have it removed. Not sure why it malfunctioned. I hear folks say it is the best thing that ever happened to them and others say it it a nightmare. I suggest you do your homework and see how the trial implant goes. I wish you the very best of luck. Chin Up!

Mark