As I recall, the restrictions had to do with protecting the leads to avoid having them move while scar tissue forms to hold them in place. No lifting, bending or twisting for maybe 4-6 weeks. I think that driving was ok once I was off narcotic pain medication. If I had it to do over again, I would time it so I could do yardwork during the spring and summer months. I have a lot of work to maintain my place. I have ten acres, but around an acre around the house and barn. At 73, I'm working toward making it more low maintenance.

The restrictions were certainly worth it. The first year was wonderful, having so much less pain. I'd forgotten what it felt like without intense pain. I'd say that recovery limitations were nothing when taking into consideration the potential benefit.

No one can know for sure if or how much they will benefit from a SCS implant until they do a trial.

I hope that if you get an SCS, you'll enjoy the pain relief as much as I did.

Jim