Hi everyone - I've been around for six+ months before my trial and permanent installation. For some odd reason (lol) I can't seem to reset my passoword. So Im back with a new name (was Vivster).
Had my permanent done 12/5, and had pretty good stim in back, but alot down to feet. Well, five months later, I'm still struggling with primarily one setting that has again moved to very strong in my feet. My major pain problems were low back, left rear (like a car) and of course left leg pain behind thigh, knee, etc.
I'm continuing with the stuff I was using prior to surgery, as I'm still not getting enough help with all the pain with the stimulation. (just shook my head in frustration or confusion)
To top that all off - my installation dr moved out of town as well. So, another new doc to tell my story to in mid-May. I've left messages with my rep., and she was out of town last week. I'm gonna leave another message again when I finish this post. I'm not sure if anything has moved enough, or if scar tissue has formed so much that things have changed. And, I'm still concerned if I fused from surgery in 2009, or the new bulge in disc above is degenerated now. All the while I continue to get to work somehow, sit eight hours and go home to my couch and ice packs.
Happy news!! My oldest is expecting and is about three+ months along! Thanks for reading - and blessings to everyone going through trials or implants!

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Glad to be able to post again Have a wonderful evening!

Hi Vivster!!!! We have missed you these many months!!

Gotta thank irony...... both your situation, and the blessing, even the double blessing of Chemar and Jo-mar both taking care of your re-introduction to the group since we could form a special group called MAR..... I could be Atmar. heh, heh

So Viv, you are having a very hard time of it!! Can I help in some way other than to offer my sympathetic eyes and prayers? Gotta love dissappearing docs and reps...... what is the world coming to?

I am here,
Prayin,
Mark56z

Hello! Thanks for the update! Sure wouldnta wanted to lose touch!

Congrats on the grandbaby to come! So will this be your first grandchild? OH they are precious. My 1 1/2 yr old grandboy has given me new hope and a joy I've never known! Now I know what grandkids are 'for'...... to make it OK to age!!!

Let us know how things go with your new doctor next month.
I pray all is well!

Rae

Thank you Mark and Rrae. prayers and responses are so welcome. My rep finally called Thursday. Her St. Jude cell phone was damaged, so she finally heard my messages. Now I have her personal cell. She is really a sweet gal from Mississippi. Will meet on Monday to move stim up from the feet. I've fallen twice in the last six weeks-- last Saturday in the tub. Ouch Ouch.
My reprogramming helps for a few weeks, but then reverts to my feet. Would be great if that was my main problem, but no so.
thanks for welcoming me back in. I really appreciate it as we all continue to go on. God bless!