@heisenberg34 I have a trial set up for the pain pump. I have severe Degenerative disc disease & I'm fused from C3 thru my sacrum. I was in a wheelchair, for 6 years. I had this fusion, to get me ambulatory. I also now have severe adhesive Arachnoiditis. I have plenty of Oxy 10 mg, but it's not that affective. With all my hardware, it's very difficult to do much of anything. I also need a new shoulder & have torn rotator cuff. I have worked out a great deal, since my 20's I have read so many reviews of success of pain pumps. I'm out of options. I am a young senior, with minimal help. I cannot even get my shoes on. My Back, has ruined my life... I was completely paralyzed from MRSA in my spinal cord. Trying not to get too anxious about the success of the pump. I will be using oral Oxy, even with my pump. It's been a very difficult journey. Very little support from the outside world I also have a supra pubic catheter, from the paralysis. It's a a depressing journey. I am glad you're there, for support. it's very lonely, when i can't go out, or function normally. getting a good pain specialist is difficult Wish you well Support is so helpful. I get many drug resistant UTI's & need IV's There is constant anxiety & constant problems. It's very easy to get discouraged. Wish you well and try not to get discouraged Lauren