Reckon I am odd one out, having paddles, but then, they knew going in I was active and would want to resume. Also, there was over caution on the part of all of us to just go for the mostest in my case. So, yep, laminectomy at T8 for insertion of paddles. It hurt post surgically, but then, show me one that doesn't. Movement would be possible, if I were to go alpine skiing much too soon, for instance and have a fall. So, caution served here and physical therapy starts Wednesday in the torture chamber.

Go for it Fiona! You have a great doc and all will be well!!
Prayers,
Mark56

Nah, you are not 'odd' at all, other than your overall wonderful charasmatic, caring personality, despite the pain you've endured and are still rising above some challenging scenerios with your loyal commitment to the welfare of your fellow man's wellbeing.
The world needs more folks of your character.

There are quite a few here who've had the laminectomy.....
Sadly, several folks seem to drift away.........I SO appreciate the ones who are commited to sticking around, even just for the sake of newcomers needing feedback.....

I hope the PT goes ok......hoping you'll share it on your thread.
Ohhh i certainly would recommend the wonderful bonified therapy pool at our 'Wellness Center' here in Toto-Land.......
It's oh soo lovely.

Well....... having a pool a scant five minutes away here in Coors land, I'lll opt for it, especially since that drive to somewhere out there over the rainbow for your pool in Toto land would pain me quite a bit. And Gee, I do believe I'll stick around for the therapy, the what comes next, the lobotomy which could all be chronicled in the newly renamed and oh so much more appropriately named Boston Sci thread courtesy of YOU, you so helpful Kansan you!!

z,
Mark56

Ok, I know you mentioned you have these laying around --->> so there's no need for the long drive....plus you are geographically compatible with the logistics of Newton's Law of Gravity, ....sooo.....depending on the slope you chose to make your grand entrance here into the flatlands.............it really wouldn't take THAT much out of your busy schedule to make the leap.........
......actually......after i dug deeper into my left pocket and found THIS visual ---> ...... you maybe better just go to your local pub, mate~
Oh well, it was a nice thought while it lasted....

How in the world did you find that picture of my last fall? No, seriously, I used to pride myself in those many days down the slope when I would watch OTHERS lend grace to the concept of Newtonian physics as demonstrated by flying then falling organic life forms. We can look sort of funny sometimes, too! Gee, you should see me on a dance floor..... har har...... no, I did used to know that pretty well and Cleo and I went to dances all over to shake a leg.

Mark56

Its interesting to hear the debate bout leads V paddles. I wasnt aware of the paddles. I have the leads, 2 in my lower back. I can only imagine that having the paddles put in would have been quite painful post surgery, as having the leads certainly is, but hopefully worth it all.

Also were you all asleep while having your SCS implanted? I wasnt!!!! which I must admit at first I thought 'oh how am I going to survive'....however, they did give me some 'light' sedation and lots and lots of local anaestetic (apologies bout spelling). So it was relatively pain free.....of what I can remember. Amazing even though I was awake and was aware of my surroundings and could tell my Consultant where I had the 'feeling' once he switched on the leads, for the life of me I cant remember a lot else of those 3 hours in surgery!!!!! weird, or maybe for the best

Tell me everyone how long post surgery are you all? My back problem started out as pains in both legs one morning, with my backing 'clicking' something in the evening, and from there as they say was downhill ever since........can I ask what happened to you all?


Jackie

Jackie, you and I seem so similar!

The 'Twilight Daze' was fun wasn't it! To somebody completely unfamiliar with this procedure, the description sounds absolutely creepy I'm sure!
I know it was for ME when I first was presented with this option from my doctor 2 yrs ago.......that's why I drug my feet before having this done!
I thought certainly my condition would somehow 'go away'.........nope....wasn't happnin`

From what you've described, we are pretty much a mirror image of our procedures.

In a nutshell, i have peripheral neuropathy in both legs stemming from a burning sensation that started in both knees almost 6 years ago.
Horrible HORRIBLE burning!!
There are so many factors involved that could be possible culprits.....
This is why I bounce around from this forum to the Peripheral Neuropathy and RSD forums here at NT.....
Several here are testimonials of the Trigeminal Neuralgia Forum as well.

Here are a couple of little secrets I have found useful in 'getting to know' our other friends here at NT...

Anytime you want to see Neurotalk from a broad spectrum...just click on the huge 'Neurotalk' logo at the top (Left side) of the screen and it will bring up all the forums here....also there is a 'forum jump' down at the bottom of the page (right side).....

If you want to know more info about a particular member here, such as what brought them here, just click on their avatar and a dropdown box will give you several options, one of which says "see other posts by this person"...click on that. Then I scroll down to the very first couple of posts made by the member and it will usually be them introducing themselves and explaining what brought them here.

Also, at the top of the page you'll see a 'member list'.....click on that and it'll help you in finding someone.

Oh! and another neat little 'trick' is to be able to use the 'search' feature at the top of the page. By using this, you can type in a certain 'term' or name of a medication, etc and it will bring up posts of discussion regarding your inquiry.....
....so many neat things about this place! Wait til we have another 'chatroom' party! OH how FUN! The chat lounge is at the very top of the page......
endless i tell you. I can get completely lost in time while on here!

I'm 5 months out from my surgery, so I still feel rather 'new' and am unable to give much regarding longterm testimony.......
As a matter of fact, I believe I'm still in what has been termed 'The Honeymoon Phase'....... .

Learnin as we go........we're like one big happy family here!
'Pain' is the common bond that brings us all together

You see, Jackie, there is this wonderful guide who directed me through the nuances of how to learn NT with minimal frustration. She stayed by my side saying that I would catch on...... despite my obvious challenges. That blessing to us all by way of pushing for the creation of this SCS/Pain Pump subforum is none other than RRae, aka Rae. Rae has been my guide, and she is issuing so many tips for your use of NT that she just keeps on the warm welcome side of this universe. Yea Rae.

Nah, there was never any debate about what to put in me, it was always going to be paddles in the minds of my docs, maybe because I am a patient who needed more coverage, maybe because I was known to be an athlete who would get back to it, maybe because no one wanted to have to do this again. Sure there was a laminectomy involved, but I have been cut on so many times, it is becoming old hat [a hat I want to throw away]. It did hurt just like major back surgery I have had because it was just that. But, the healing began, and now six weeks.... well, more, out, the surgical sites are not too uncomfortable. So, I just happen to have something different equipment wise than some others, maybe even more so a part of the Borg Collective, gosh, who knows?

I am recovering though, and glad for it.

One who also wants to be active again,
Mark56

If I get lost on NT is purely my own fault, because Rae you are terrific with the info and directions Im addicted already!! lol

You keep talkin me up like this, my head will swell too big to get out the door!

This forum wouldn't be what it is without all the wonderful folks who have joined aboard and shared
But THANK you! A good boost of confidence does wonders for a broken ego!