Hello @gerryg

I see that this is your first post on Connect - I would like to welcome you. I appreciate your post regarding back pain. Have you already had back surgery?

I understand that you are now interested in having the battery powered device implanted to help with your pain. I am glad to hear that you are seeking a second opinion. This is always a wise choice. In considering a second opinion I would encourage you to look for a large medical/research facility such as a university medical center or a facility like a Mayo Clinic.

We have some members who have had the implant with good results. I would like to invite @jimhd who is a volunteer mentor to share his experiences with the implant. Here is the link to a discussion group where this implant is discussed, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anybody-had-an-implantable-neurostimulator-for-chronic-pain/?pg=3#comment-95485 Please read through these posts and see what others have experienced.

I look forward to hearing from you again.

Teresa