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Originally Posted by JoanB
Yep, I'm truly for real getting wired at 2:15 on 1/5. A nurse called me earlier today to go over all the fun facts, and I guess she got me a little rattled when she started talking about how they were going to insert the leads and how "it's not too bad for some people, but other people feel a lot of discomfort with that part." I guess I knew it might not feel good, but I wasn't really thinking about it until she said it that way and now I wish she hadn't.
So could those of you in the know level...how bad is it?
Sorry I'm being such a big sissy-baby all of a sudden.
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Hi Joan
Looking back, the trail went much better than I ever dreamed. Never having had any back issues I was really nervous but was willing to try. It's very strange to be awake and being asked where and what intensity you feel the stim. Luckily for me the they got it I the right position fairly quickly compared to the actual implant. Not being able to shower, bend and lift was very challenging. Sleeping was also difficult because of the way the leads are attached. My abdominal pain is intermittent and I never know if and when the pain will surface. So, I tried to do as much as possible to see how it all works.
Good luck. Oh, your music is beautiful.
Sandy Kay
