Hi Elysium!

Welcome to a wonderful, supportive, helpful group! I'm kinda where you are right now, except that I did do the one-week trial and had pretty good results. Still, it's a big step to actually have the surgery, and I think you are very wise to wait and do some research first. Don't let any dr. talk you into something that you aren't sure about. After all, it's your body!! It is quite a commitment, and not one to be taken lightly.

I totally understand where you are, because I feel the same way, although I've had chronic back/leg pain for many years, in addition to fusion surgery and lots of other treatments. Haven't really decided one way or the other for sure, yet don't want pain to rule my life. Yikes! At least we are not in this thing alone, as there are many others probably feeling just as you and I both are right now. To me, it seems like your dr. is jumping the gun on this....after all, there are lots of other alternatives that they haven't even tried with you yet. I'm not even sure your insurance company would give the OK at this point, since they usually require a list of other interventions before even considering the SCS. So hang in there, read some of the others' experiences here when you have time, and I'll be praying for you as you make these decisions regarding your health. So glad you found us!

Take care,
Jan