Originally Posted by Wibley

Well I was notified today that my surgery date will be 02/27 for my permanent SCS.

I know some people are against this surgery and my having the procedure and some are for the surgery, but at this point I am doing what I feel is my best hope to control pain and stay off of narcotics. I do not know why I am so negative on the narcotics for me, but every time I think about being on them for the rest of my life I just cringe.

I have had a few weeks to really think the SCS over and have no feelings that it is a wrong choice for me.

Some of you have offered to answer questions and I have some now, but in the next 10 days I will likely have more, thanks for all your help and support.

Questions:
1) How soon on average will your SCS be up and working ?
2) What kind of pain will the implants cause, ( in other words pain control for wounds after surgery ) ?
3) What do any of you recommend for the first week after implant, Do's and Don't's that are not discussed with you by the Dr.
4) I was notified today that my surgery will be in the hospital not the day surgery center where the trial was performed, the reason given was that they needed more equipment . Anyone else ever had the SCS done this way?