Have a couple questions that may seem silly but...
Is there anyone else who has the battery placed under arm pit by bra line??
AND 2 -
What made some of you choose to go with a rechargeable battery ?? Was it the size?
I read how some others have issues with area being warm/hot after recharging and wonder why they went with that kind rather then one that is in and stays in no recharge but has to be replaced after 10-12 years? Was it just the size??????? or were there other major factors that swayed you choice???? or were you like me and there was no choice???
Thanks for putting up with my goofy questions.
Prayers and PEACE to the room and readers.
BMW

Not at ALL goofy, my dear precious friend.......(i am so glad i met you )

You are case in point to what I've been saying to several people regarding how there are always new friends around every corner! When I found out you had a SCS and had the opportunity to read your testimony in your other thread, it blew my mind!
You are a true trailblazer here, because this particular forum is pretty new, and your SCS is unique to what the majority here are familiar with!

I encourage EVERYone to read your testimony!

To answer your question: in my case......i simply was NOT given a 'choice'. I'm a bit disappointed in how my Dr handled this from the get go.
Like you indicated, there was NO options discussed as far as which model I would like to know about, or which company I would like to learn about....NONE of that! Evidentally, my local hospital must have a contract with Medtronics and that's all they deal with. I live in a rural area, so I'm thinking we get what we get. period! I'm seeing that the advantage to living in more of an urban area, there is more to choose from.

And the fact that I was in so much pain and in such a vulnurable state of being desperate for pain relief, I just followed along like a little puppy to the place I was told to be at the appointed time and it was a rushed thing. The Dr simply was too 'busy' with 'supply and demand' that he just handed me a DVD to look over, and say yes or no regarding going thru with the procedure!
And it was all being thrown at me so quickly and I was so 'new' to even having to accept that this was really the route I was going to have to go if I wanted a chance of relief.

As a matter of fact, now that you bring this up, I am going to ask my Dr at my 'tweek session' in a couple weeks WHY they don't give us the option of the non-rechargable. I'll be anxious to see what he says and i'll post back to your thread to let you know.

I'm VERY interested in what others will have to say.....
I hope others will weigh in on this, as you posted a VERY good question!!

So, bottom line (in my case anyway,,,,like you, there WAS no choice!)

Hi BMW- Well, you know I don't even have one yet, but think I am getting close. Anyway, the doc [pain doc] and the doc [surgeon] have both spoken in my case of alternative products, and the surgeon has implanted all versions now on the market with good success in his practice.

Although I have not yet known the sensation of transdermal recharge, I do know when I apply charge to my pre-surgery dermal unit [ANDME Interferential Stimulator- kind of a tens unit on steroids] it becomes definitely warm to the touch. Thus, I guess, charging a unit although internal, there may likely be some heat sensation. You have definitely provided me a question to ask of my doctors since I am arriving at the moment of truth [well, still waiting for a surgical Trial date].

I hope you find good and helpful solutions for your situation!! Prayers with you,

Mark56

I had the same experience-however I dont think where you live matters. Certain Drs have" ins "with different manufactures-Some use Medtronic others Boston scientific etc. I also was given no choice-knew nothing at the time and was desperate.Hope this helps-Carol

Hi! I had mine implanted in April 09. My doctor told me of both batterys none rechargable and rechargable. I was told the nonrechargable may last a couple years depending on how often and the intesity you use it. I was told the rechargable has a life of 7-10 years. I went with the rechargable because I wanted less surgery to replace it. I have had two additional surgerys to move my battery and repair it from a fall. I was told he would change it if I was to sensitive to charge it. But I chose to keep it and use a lidoderm patch under the charging unit. My site is very sore and they said it is a good possibility that I have RSD in the site because of major damage from a fall. It does make the skin a little warm during charging but not like hot. My rep and doctor was very helpful and gave me choices even on the lead I would use. They had a smaller one but I choose the larger longer one that would give me coverage from toes to under shoulder blades so if my back was hurting later they could just turn it on. I loved my initail visits and the first surgery experience. I felt everyone was real helpful. This last fall I had I had trouble reaching my rep to meet with my doctor but we finally worked it out. Good luck with yours.

I too was not given a choice about brands or types. My doc originally told me it would depend on my use of my trial unit. Since then I have had 2 other units installed and 1 new set of leads due to a fall. My doc has actually asked me to research boston units (I have a medtronic unit) and let him know about what I think.
Yes my device site will get warm at times but I have found this is worse if I let the battery get more run down and have to charge it for longer periods of time.
Hope this helps

I am learning some things here on the re chargeable type battery...I have the kind that dose not recharge so Thank you everyone for replying.

I now am confused about when most of you feel is the best time to recharge?

I always thought the best way for battery to work is to drain the power fully and then recharge...I mean for lap tops, cell phone and batteries out side of the body we use for other things.
So for those who have rechargeable types... when do you Feel is the best time to recharge? I use the word feel . pointing to the fact if you charge longer it feels warmer.. as I get the picture for most that it how it has been.
and then wonder if doing it that way is wearing out the battery quicker
Even tho it is rechargeable.They still will have to be replaced at some point?????????????

Thanks for helping me become a bit more smarter and for sharing any info. I may have option to get rechargeable type when I have this one replaced. not sure if I will yet tho .
Low pain and positive thoughts to the room and readers.
PEACE
BMW