Rae, what a great idea. I wish I had written a letter describing where I was coming from and what I hoped the outcome could be. I guess I'm a little different going into the trial and subsequent implant. My life had deteriorated so much that I was excited and willing to try just about anything. I I had traveled from Ca to the east coast seeing specialists trying to get relief. My pain controlled all aspects. Looking back, I thought I was able to hide my pain from family and friends and jeust power through it all. What I was doing was withdrawing to avoid having to always back out of life or sit on the sidelines.
The meds became my companion. Like Mark, I too have almost gotten off all meds. Instead of counting the hours till my next dose I now go days with out meds. I thank God daily for the miracle of SCS.

The idea of the battery in my butt still is hard to get used to. It has become topic of many jokes with friends. It's nice to be able to laugh about it.
Sandy