Hi Summer,
Yes , Reed did have to see a psych. Every prospective SCS patient has to see one and have an evaluation. From what the psych told Reed, they want to make sure you are emotionally able to handle having a device implanted in your body and they want to gauge your anxiety and depression. Reed said it wasn't bad at all. He was asked alot of questions and had to fill out one of those silly tests that ask if you ever hear voices in your head and so forth.
As far as meds, Reed's doc said he wasn't going to lie, that Reed will probably always be on meds. But the hope is to be able to discontinue narcotics someday, since they are the most dangerous as far as addiction. The biggest thing for Reed is to be able to walk again, without debilitating pain. hope this helps!
Rita