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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 37
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 37
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2nd surgery for SCS
JUST MY LUCK!!! Had the SCS implanted Jan 3, 2012, had some relief the first 3weeks or so and now nothing.  After CAT scans and the company rep cannot program the SCS to the right location, the neurosurgeon wants to go back in and move it millimeters over. What the heck!! I asked the doctor how big is a millimeter and his response was "how big do you think your spine is?" I think the leads moved a little. Now I feel the stimulator in my stomach and ribs all the time. If not there-- it is in the knee area too strong where it buckles my knee or on the left side. All I need is from the butt to the knee on the right side only. I do have one program where I feel it a little where I need it, but NOT enough. The doctor said the I really don't have a choice and that I just might be that 3%that this doesn't work for. I just think after 12 years of sciatic pain and multiple surgeries that this nerve has HAD it!! I don't blame it --I have had it too!!! My surgery is scheduled for April 26th so another couple of months of the recovery process. I could hardly wait--NOT
Well thanks for listening to my bitching and complaining. 
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