Thanks, Nanc! The jolting sounds a little scary, but I guess that's something you get used to. I never had anything like that with my other SCS. I agree that there's no good way to keep your neck straight when sleeping on your side with no pillow, so I'm hoping one of the ones I bought will work for me.

I will take it easier during this trial than I did with the last one, simply because I've graduated and don't start classes for my Master's program til Fall, so I have more time at home. Monday and Tuesday of next week, though, I get to sit on a hard court bench for 3 hours each day to support a family member. Will be bringing lots of pillows there!