I'm so sorry you are going through this. I actually just finished my trial with the Abbott SCS. I have had chronic abdominal pain from a previous surgery where the current Doctor believes there was a nerve sewn into my incision so it literally feels like someone is stabbing me in my abdomen. I also have spinal stenosis in L2-5, but honestly that causes me less discomfort than the abdomen. Anyway, I had TREMENDOUS relief from the trial - not just for the abdomen, but also some of the back pain (once they place the permanent one, my hope is that when mapping, we can hit on more of the back as well) and I am scheduled to get the permanent implant on August 10th. Are some of the side effects scary? Yes. But, for me, putting it into perspective changes my fear into hope. I know that in order for this to be successful, I HAVE to follow the "rules" post-op to do my part. I will wear the braces, I will limit my activity, I will not lift or reach for things over my head. I am trying to keep a positive attitude and I am really hoping that this will be the answer I have been waiting for.