Wish me luck! I had a great trial, have a great Dr, the Advanced Bionics SCS has a good success rate for upper body, and I've got nothing to lose but pain!

Now if there are just no unexpected problems getting the leads into the epidural space! I haven't had ANY epidurals at that level and he said EMG's would not in any way be responsible for scarring IN the epidural space.
At any rate, we're going in from the right side, not the left, and one level down from before so the electrode will make contact right in the middle, it can move up or down and still maintain contact.

So, Friday at 12:30...say a little prayer or good thought if you think of it, please?

beth

I wish you the best with it Beth -
all my fingers will be crossed for you to get relief with this---

I bet your excited and a little anxious{did I spell that right}

Hi Beth,
Praying all goes well Friday and from thereon. I hope it is all you wished for and more. You must be so excited!

By the way, did you see this article about the American Medical Association?http://www.rsdfoundation.org/test/AMAreferences.html
What a mess they are. Sorry...different threan & issue.
I'll be thinking positive thoughts for you all week. Hope

My prayers for succesful surgery and wonderful results!
I am happy all is in motion.
Post when you can after surgery,
Di

Beth,

Prayers for you on Friday - here's hoping it exceeds your expectations!

((((hugs))))
Anne

Good Luck! I hope everything goes well.

thanks everyone! I'm ready to get on with this, waiting is the worst! Surgery is set for 12:30, so nothing to eat in the morning, worst part for me is NO coffee

And per Murphy's Law, my younger daughter has State choral speech contest tomorrow night - the dates hadn't been set when we scheduled surgery. I'll miss it of course but did at least get to see her group perform at district; my dh and mom are going to tag team so he can leave me long enough to be there for the performance. It's at 5:30, so with luck I'll be home but seems like you're always at the hospital longer than you think you will be.

Your prayers are greatly appreciated. This just has to work!!

Best of Luck... You will be in my Prayers for a GREAT outcome..
((Hugs))
Dawn

Hi Beth ,

Best of luck and I trust you are in good hands

my prayers are full of hope and pain free days for you!!!!

take care,
Victoria

Beth, I hope that all went well today and that you get all the relief you need and deserve from the implant.
Please try to keep us updated as to your recovery.
Linda