I had it inplanted Sept 2024. Within 6 wks I started having severe spinal instability, back spasms which affected my abdomen badly to point I cdnt eat for couple days ( I have abdominal pain so probably wdnt affect another as much as me). Also had strange jolting in my hips, lower back. Informed Drs. Got no support so switched it off before Xmas. Then my body felt like it was rejecting hardware and I had severe nerve pain in my legs/ (numbness ) and areas where hardware located. Pain so bad I became bedridden. Legs become weaker, especially right leg...Was on liquid diet for 3 months. Pain Dr disappeared , so took several months to find new team. Just before removal a bled and scar tissue found in spinal column. Needed Laminectomy....which may have been partly causitory due previous issue.
2 weeks post surgery my recovery is brutal but I had to get hardware out. I'm like you, until removal surgery worked off gut instinct but never been so sick in my entire life. I honestly think we should all band tog. and inform FDA. The one lady nearly died. These devices are imho very unsafe and Drs don't warn us. Trust your gut my friend....I regret going against mine for inplanting. Gd luck!!