@alexandercrps Finding the best surgeon possible seems like good advice. However when you don't have Gold Insurance you are usually at the mercy of finding a surgeon that takes your insurance, and is In-Network.
My loved one is not getting the help from her Abbott SCS. She has severe Nerve pain, that was treatment resistant. So they suggested SCS. It hasn't worked very well for her. We used the Doctor referred by her Ortho Doctor, and In-Network.
We went out of pocket to have a consult with a good Neurosurgeon out of pocket. He recommended taking out the leads and installing Paddles.