I had my medtronics scs removed about two months ago. It had worked well for about three years. Then it just stopped working. There was some thought that some of the electrodes on the paddle had shorted out. Mine was implanted at the T9 area. The removal went smoothly, Took about an hour. Healing went well. I am now looking to possibly trial another scs since most of my back pain has returned. Not sure how much more complicated your removal will be. Hopefully, not much. I wish you well.