Originally Posted by elijjennings

Sandy,

I underwent a SCS trial and implant in March 2011, and a revision SCS surgery in June 2011.
I can't express enough to you how crucial it is to give yourself the six weeks of no bending, lifting, twisting. A great deal of patients request either back braces, for me it was a cervical collar as mine was cervical. The first six weeks are so crucial while the leads are getting scared in. No lifting more than five pounds, no lifting your hands above your head. No twisting AT ALL, no bending AT ALL. You must squat to reach anything on the floor. If you are able have an occupational therapist at the hospital you are having the procedure walk you through the correct way to do things. It was so helpful for me, as you don't realize how often you use the muscles they need you to relax. If you have any specific questions please feel free to ask. I wish you the best of luck in your upcoming procedure.