I had the Medtronics SCS implanted back in 2017, The trial went exceptionally well. It dropped my pain down from a 7-8 to about a 3-4. The permanent implant didn't work quite as well but I still had pain reduction of about 50%. This, along with my meds, made my life much better for about 3 years. I was back to cycling, skiing, hiking, working around the house, etc. Then, in 2021, all the pain returned. I have been in severe pain ever since. Had a pain pump installed in April of this year. Worked well for about a week after several upward adjustments of the meds. Then, once again, the pain returned. Just started with new pain specialist here in Delaware who does the pain pump. I am not really complaining. I see lots of folks on this site whose pain and problems put me to shame. At least I am somewhat functional, even if I can't do a lot of the things I could do three years ago. I count myself blessed. Hope your permanent implant gives you excellent pain mitigation.