Thank you so much for taking the time to post a detailed scenerio of your experience!! I hope more and more people do the same....every bit of info means alot to us!
Some experiences are good, some not so good. Either way, it's important for people to be aware of everything involved.

I felt the same about the Medtronic Rep when I had my trial. I felt very very rushed, which caused extra stress. It's absolutely imperative to have someone there to be an extra set of eyes and ears. And it only makes logical sense that they should explain things BEFORE we come to the post op area!

You've got such a wonderful way of explaining the experience. I hope they asked you to be a spokesperson for people to reach out to. It means so much to hear it from the perspective of the patient. Not to demean the medical personnel, but they usually are very busy and have several other procedures to get thru in a day.....they simply aren't usually able to give the one-on-one that we are desperate for during such an intense time.

God Bless you! And may you have a smooth recovery!

Rae

So glad you are thru the worst of this. I can not say this strongly enough-THE MED. REP. is the KEY to your success with this. Is the Rep. scheduled to be at your follow up appt.? Mine came to EVERY appt. and reprogrammed me every time. I do not even use the initial programs. Pain changes and traveles all of the time. PLEASE get a good repoire with your REP. This is VITAL to the implant success! You are in my thoughts and prayers-Fondly-Carol

Just got back from my first follow-up appointment. The Medtronic's rep was not there. However, one of the nurses was able to re-program. Boy, what a difference! Each day the muscle pain from the surgery is diminishing and I am no longer nauseated!! HURRAY! I now have the SCS on and am adapting to it nicely. However, I came down with a cold over the weekend so everytime I cough or sneeze the "tingling" gets stronger. It's just like during the trial when I would sit or stand. You can tell the difference when "pressure" is added. It doesn't hurt....just a little bit more of a sensation. However, I am told this will go away with time. It has only been 12 days since the surgery and I'm starting to feel pretty good so I'm looking forward to how I'm going to feel in the next 12 days.....and 12 days after that......and 12 days after that......

Oh My -What a time to get a cold-UGH. Isnt it mazing how reprograming works!! have it done whenever you need it. i am so thrilled that you are getting along nicely. please take it easy for awhile-the longer the better till things have a chance to scar over-I know it is hard but hang in there -it will be worth it. Fondly-Carol