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