We are THRILLED that you found us! Prepare to be bombarded with Q's since you fessed up to being an employee of an SCS manufacturer!

I'm sorry you are dealing with all this pain, especially only being 35!

What an interesting take this will be, since you already are familiar with this from the 'other' standpoint! The pain issues you listed are right in line with what the SCS is most successful (course you know this already ).
So, you're getting the paddles via laminectomy I take it. Smart indeed.

The hospital procedures will probably depend on where you are located and how complex your case might be... Our friends abroad stay in the hospital for several days, whereas most of us here in the states do it as an outpatient procedure. Like I said, tho, it all depends. Hopefully your Dr is very experienced in this. Mine was that and more.....he was downright cocky! But, we breezed right thru it and I was out in a matter of 6 hours.....course I only had the percutaneous leads. Even tho I was in my little 'twighlight daze', I could hear loud and clear the way they talk in the OR!

It's really great to have you Brent. You'll be getting lots of support here. The rest will be hoppin on your thread like a bunch of vultures - You might want to wear a hat

Rae