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Old 02-10-2013, 03:53 PM
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Hi Snowlily ~

Well,, it didn't really "fail me". What happened is I had the SCS, and because I was too small for it, it tried to work itself out of me! So they had to remove the whole thing, leads and all. But then the idiots had me try the pump (which is BIGGER than the SCS!!! The pump took away ALL my pain, and I was delighted, but they didn't tell me until after the trial that it was TOO BIG for me. So I couldn't have it. I was so disappointed!!!

So folks -- you have to be a LITTLE meaty for both the SCS and the pain pump. I didn't have enough 'fat content' (which is what they said) and that's why the SCS worked it's way out. (ugh)

Hugs, Lee
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