I went in for my trial today and was SO very nervous and scared. I have to say it iS AMAZING! I have 1 cervical lead. My hand that I couldn't open yesterday, I can mostly open now but can use it more!! As I get used to it I turn it up but it's at 3 right now. Pretty low I think but who cares if it's working! Now I want the real thing.

The Dr says I can have it out as soon as I've made a decision either way but the Medtronics Rep said it'll be in for a wk. Have to see what they say tomorrow. Thank you ll for the encouragements!!
Patty

So glad that you feel relief so soon as did I when they first turned on my two leads for the lumbar and leg issues! May all go extremely well for you!

Mark56z

So happy for you that you're getting good results!! I remember when I had mine put it, it was such a relief I just sat and cried...and then cried some more when they were ready to take it out in the office. I counted the days until I got my permanent one in. Great news

I remember Cleo asking me the next day when I felt up to wandering downstairs "so how does it feel." She said my face got all screwed up, and I started spilling tears because, as I explained, the PAIN was gone...... the pain was gone.

Yep,
Mark56

EXACTLY MARK!!!!! That's exactly what happened with me. The SCS implant truly is a miracle for some of us lucky few.

I'm so happy for you Patty!!! I KNEW it would work for you. I'll keep you in my prayers that everything works out for your week trial.
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Treca

How's the trial going???

The trial is going great! They wanted to take it out today but said if I really love it they'll take it out Monday. I am amazed at how much I can use my hand, before it was closed in a fist. My back is so very ichy though from the adhesive on the bandages though.

Friends have commented that I look happy. It's going to be miserable waiting for the permanent one.
Patty

Oh Patty..I know what you mean about your back being itchy...lol...It felt SOOOOOOO GOOOOOD when they took it off..lol...it was like having someone give you a nice long back scratch...hahaha

I'm so glad it's going well so far for you!!!

"Mark, you look happy! That grimace is GONE from your face!" That is how you tell on the outside things are going well, when those who know you and have observed you, NOTICE something very different in your countenance.

Bravo for you!
Mark56anc ing-Chilli:

And WOW they are letting you keep it over the weekend! That was nice of them! VERY nice!!
I too hope you don't have to wait very long to get your permanent.

You are the first person I've heard with such a great testimony (especially regarding getting your HAND to work again!!) I am blown away by this!
I did not know the unit would be able to provide that option for you.
This is so exciting!

Yes, like Mark says, when 'other' people are able to 'read' you and visually SEE that your pain is not written all over your face, then that is wonderful confirmation that you've had great success in this trial!!

There have been some people say that they get the permanent implant almost immediately while others had to wait at least 6 weeks because some Dr's (mine included) wanted me to heal up completely before doing the permanent.
I guess your doctor is the one who knows best....but I sure hope you don't have to wait very long! I am so happy that your hand is moving again!
I just can't get over that!!

Rae