Well isn't THIS a fine how-do-you-do!
On one hand, Nanc, it's good that they found this problem. It's pretty significant. On the other tho, the thought of yet another revision isn't what any of us would want to hear. I'm so sorry you are in this quandary. You've been battling this for quite some time.

Man! WHY can't they ever get it right the FIRST time!
More times than not it seems that these things require at least one revision. Like when my lumbar lead migrated down 6 inches and nobody from the medical staff was hearing me talk about how much pain I was having in my lower back. 6 MONTHS I was in this condition until I absolutely insisted that they take an xray. Because of it, I am having debilitating pain and spasms that are keeping me from being capable of employment.
There has GOT to be a way they can get those leads sutured in more securely. Almost makes me think they do a cr@p job the first time so they know we'll return to keep feeding their money tree.

I'm so sorry, Nanc. I'm angry. Angry that we have to suffer so much. Angry at the system. pffft.

Maybe, just maybe the revision would set everything straight for you. There's always that hope. Rather than throwing in the towel just yet (but who can blame you!) go for the revision and find out? Plus, the possibility of adding more coverage could be a good thing. If in the end you are still having problems, then at least you'll know you've tried everything possible. I'm thinking this is what I'd probably do, but then again, nobody but you really truly knows the extent of your suffering and who could blame you for being frustrated enuf to just get the hardware taken out.

My heart is with you my friend. I pray that the answer will come for you and that you can be relieved of all this frustration. Believe me, I feel it too.

Rae