My docs each asked I continue my pain management meds as we brought my SCS unit on line. You know from reading my thread and article the ultimate "Ah" moment for me was on the day I was allowed to program my SCS stim programs and they commenced working away. Only one program at a time funcitons, as the computer within us is not yet sophisticated enough to enable multifunctionality [but then, I do not think I am quite ready to be assimilated into a Star Trek like Borg collective].

It is the post surgical program setting session during which you should arrive at "Ah" which means the pain becomes better managed by your device. Do understand there will be sensation with the operation of the unit, and not a clear line of demarcation taking pain away completely leaving you at a status pre-pain. We are all about baby steps here. One single step at a time. This is why my docs had me maintain on the pain management meds into the post surgical realm where I ultimately under their supervision did wean away from all pain management meds due to the superb function of my Boston Scientific unit.

I hope and pray your session goes well,
Prayin,
Mark56