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Welcome to MySCS Story with TrickyRicky. On this channel, I will give my thoughts & opinions about my personal experiences living life with a Spinal Cord Stimulator Permanent Implant. Spinal Cord Stimulators are used to help manage chronic back and neck pain. My videos are a personal testimonial that describes various (potential) limitations and functions during recovery for the first year & beyond.
FOR THE RECORD:
I am not affiliated with nor endorsed by Boston Scientific. The content on this channel should not be interpreted as a precise roadmap. I am only sharing valuable references points that could be useful during your recovery
If you’re new here, please subscribe and check out my “Spinal Cord Stimulator Patient” playlist for my journey
Before considering such a system always consult with your physician
FOR THE RECORD:
I am not affiliated with nor endorsed by Boston Scientific. The content on this channel should not be interpreted as a precise roadmap. I am only sharing valuable references points that could be useful during your recovery
If you’re new here, please subscribe and check out my “Spinal Cord Stimulator Patient” playlist for my journey
Before considering such a system always consult with your physician
mySCS Story: Summer 2024 | What Settings Are You Using | To Be Pain Free? #spinalcordstimulator
Friends & Family, Greetings 🖖🏽 TrickyRicky here, back with another update. In my previous videos, I talk a lot about the program that I have been using for several months. I talk about how it helps me and how I have been pain free several months 🥳 BUT I have never talked about the program in question. So today is your lucky day 🍀 For the first time ever, I will be revealing THAT PROGRAM that I speak so much about. Viewer/User discretion is advised. If ever in question about your system, please consult with your rep and or surgeon. Feedback, suggestions? feel free to drop a comment. ☮️
If you are new to the channel feel free to mash the subscribe button and turn on post notifications so you don't miss when I release another video. If you haven't Already, Check out my recovery playlist, found here:
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it's going to contain all the videos that I have done over a 4 year span. from the time of my trial, to my permanent implants; to this point, beyond. For other Spinal cord Stimulator Videos from different creators, check out: @JosephOfBorg @Hand-i-Craft & @DjPorkchop73 . awesome, people, awesome creators with a story to tell. so be sure to check them out.
#spinalcordstimulator #bostonscientific #painmanagement #spinalcordinjuryrecovery #medicaldevices #painfree #lumbarpain #lumbarspondylosis
If you are new to the channel feel free to mash the subscribe button and turn on post notifications so you don't miss when I release another video. If you haven't Already, Check out my recovery playlist, found here:
czcams.com/video/WUp6NXVhT5o/video.htmlsi=rUxCnETdBFvGoHe3
it's going to contain all the videos that I have done over a 4 year span. from the time of my trial, to my permanent implants; to this point, beyond. For other Spinal cord Stimulator Videos from different creators, check out: @JosephOfBorg @Hand-i-Craft & @DjPorkchop73 . awesome, people, awesome creators with a story to tell. so be sure to check them out.
#spinalcordstimulator #bostonscientific #painmanagement #spinalcordinjuryrecovery #medicaldevices #painfree #lumbarpain #lumbarspondylosis
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MySCS Expedition 2024 | Fun & Games At OWA | Can & Can’t #spinalcordstimulator
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Friends and Family, greetings 🏽 TrickyRicky here back with another update. In today’s video I will be visiting am amusement park with my family as a part of our annual family vacation. We are going to play a game called: “Fun & Games; Cans vs Connot” 🫨 We’re going to see how much fun can I have at this Amusement Park with a spinal cord stimulator. What can i ride vs what i can’t ride. This v...
MySCS Story | Heart to Heart about weight loss | Side Effects #spinalcordstimulator
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Friends and family, greetings TrickyRicky here back with another update. In today’s video, I will be having a heart to heart conversation with you all about this apparent side effect that I am experiencing from MySCS 😳 I’ve talked to my PCP about this, I had lab work and a ct scan to screen for Cancer. Although I am cancer free and is healthy, I have loss nearly 60lbs since getting my implant. ...
MySCS Story | Spring 2024 | Pain Free Spell #spinalcordstimulator
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Friends and Family, Greetings TrickyRicky here, back with another update. Spring is in the air, temperatures are rising & I am experiencing a pain free spell that is approaching the 2 month mark and counting. In addition, I would like to talk about post op activities and reiterate on why you should reduce twisting, lifting and bending to reduce surgical site pain and or reduce the likelihood of...
mySCS Story | Preparing For Your Procedure | Do's and Don'tsMySCS Story #spinalcordstimulator
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Friends and Family Greetings 🏽 TrickyRicky here back with another video. On today, we will be talking the first 3-5 days of recovery, what to expect, how to manage, what to do, what to don't do, what to look out for and most importantly, take your time moving around during the first few days of your recovery. Please keep in mind that results may vary from person to person as we are not all w...
MySCS Story | The Surgeon has Spoken | New Update #spinalcordstimulator
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Friends and Family Greetings 🏽 TrickyRicky here back with another video. On today, i will be giving you all an update on what's going on with me. I recently underwent a CT Scan & an Xray to see what's happening. I have heard back from my Surgeons office and they have given me a prognosis.. I know my body and I know when something is wrong with me. I also asked a question where I humbly ask y...
mySCS Story Informational Series 1| Flying with an SCS | How to prepare #spinalcordstimulator
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Friends and Family greetings 🏽 TrickyRicky here back with another insightful video. In this video guys, we will be talking about flying for the first time with yourSCS. The information that I am sharing with you was shared with me by TSA Cares & my airline. Therefore I am sharing this information with you to help save you time and potential issues. Always remember that if things go left, req...
MySCS Story Jan 2024 | I've Decided | MySCS vs My Condition #spinalcordstimulator
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Friends and Family greetings 🏽 TrickyRicky here back with another video. In today's update, I will give you all a heads up about what direction I will be heading when it comes to my current situation, how it's affecting me and what will be the best remedy, moving forward. Special thanks to those of you who shared your kind words, remarks, suggestions and recommendations. Your input played a ...
MySCS Story Jan 2024 | Coming to terms | My condition vs MySCS #spinalcordstimulator
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Friends and Family greetings 🏽 TrickyRicky here back with another video. On today, I find myself sitting on the fence, wondering if moving forward with getting a partial Spinal fusion will eleviate my disc slipping issue? Will I continue to reap the benefits of MySCS coverage? Or will a spinal fusion make matters worse? If you have had a spinal fusion, I would love to hear from you. How was ...
MySCS Story Jan 2024 | MySCS vs My underlying condition | Disc Slipped again #spinalcordstimulator
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Friends And family greetings. How are you tricky Ricky hear back with another video in today’s video guys I will be talking about how my SCS is addressing my pain when it comes to my underlying condition as of now, my disc has slipped again as a result I feel some pressure on my nerve root and my SCS is not able to help in that regard. I am unable to stand up for long periods of time I am havin...
mySCS Story | 3 Year Implantation | Safe #bostonscientific #spinalcordstimulator #backpainsolutions
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Friends and Family greetings 🏽 TrickyRicky here, back with another video. Here we are three years into my Spinal Cord Stimulator implant journey. Today is my 3 year implantaversary! That's right guys, I am 3 years in!!! In today's video I will be talking about the highlights during the course of my first three years of recovery. Today's video is a bit long winded but it is filled with gems, ...
MySCS Story | Let's talk about programming and how I'm doing #spinalcordstimulator #painmanagement
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Friends & Family, Greetings 🏽 TrickyRicky here, back with another video. I know that it's been a while since I released my last video so I wanted to check in on you guys. On today we will be talking about SCS programming, remarks to previous comments and how have I been doing. I will also share with you some pointers on how to get the best coverage from your pain releif therapy. Special Than...
MySCS Story | My CT Scan Results Are In | Here’s The Rundown #spinalcordstimulator #painmanagement
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MySCS Story | My CT Scan Results Are In | Here’s The Rundown #spinalcordstimulator #painmanagement
mySCS Story | MySCS Expedition 2023 | Welcome to Bonaire #spinalcordstimulator #traveling
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mySCS Story | MySCS Expedition 2023 | Welcome to Bonaire #spinalcordstimulator #traveling
mySCS Story | Special Announcement About My Weight | Serious Update #spinalcordstimulator #ctscan
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mySCS Story | Special Announcement About My Weight | Serious Update #spinalcordstimulator #ctscan
mySCS Story | MySCS Expedition PT 5 | Welcome to Aruba #spinalcordstimulator #traveling #cruising
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mySCS Story | MySCS Expedition PT 5 | Welcome to Aruba #spinalcordstimulator #traveling #cruising
mySCS Story | mySCS Expedition 2023 PT 3-4 | 2 Fun Days at Sea RunDown #bostonscientific #cruising
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mySCS Story | mySCS Expedition 2023 PT 3-4 | 2 Fun Days at Sea RunDown #bostonscientific #cruising
mySCS Story | MySCS Expedition 2023 | Surprise 😯 #traveling #spinalcordstimulator #bostonscientific
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mySCS Story | MySCS Expedition 2023 | Surprise 😯 #traveling #spinalcordstimulator #bostonscientific
mySCS Story Summer 2023 | Sabbatical is over |How am I doing #bostonscientific #spinalcordstimulator
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mySCS Story Summer 2023 | Sabbatical is over |How am I doing #bostonscientific #spinalcordstimulator
MySCS Story Year 2 | MySCS is the cause of my weight loss! | I found an article #sideeffects
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MySCS Story Year 2 | MySCS is the cause of my weight loss! | I found an article #sideeffects
MySCS Story Year 2 | Massive Weight Loss | Change in coverage | High Protein Diet #painmanagement
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MySCS Story Year 2 | Massive Weight Loss | Change in coverage | High Protein Diet #painmanagement
MySCS Story | yr 2 quick update since my last upload | Arthritis is back & May to reprogramming
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MySCS Story | yr 2 quick update since my last upload | Arthritis is back & May to reprogramming
MySCS Story 2yr Implantaversary | How have I been doing after 2 yrs with an SCS #happy
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MySCS Story 2yr Implantaversary | How have I been doing after 2 yrs with an SCS #happy
mySCS Story Checking In | Anti Static Awareness | How do I prevent it? #beingmindful
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mySCS Story Checking In | Anti Static Awareness | How do I prevent it? #beingmindful
MySCS Story Sept 2022 | Fall Update #2 | Things are looking on the up and up for me | #PainReduction
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MySCS Story Sept 2022 | Fall Update #2 | Things are looking on the up and up for me | #PainReduction
MySCS Story with Tricky | Fall Progress Update 2022 | How am I doing since my injury
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MySCS Story with Tricky | Fall Progress Update 2022 | How am I doing since my injury
MySCS Story Post Injury Update | How I’m doing now? | Complete play by play breakdown of my progress
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MySCS Story Post Injury Update | How I’m doing now? | Complete play by play breakdown of my progress
MySCS Story | CT Scan Results are in | Myelogram recommended | My programs and how have I been doing
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MySCS Story | CT Scan Results are in | Myelogram recommended | My programs and how have I been doing
MySCS Story Injury: Day 6 | Finally Reprogrammed | An Ugly Truth | But I feel some relief thankfully
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MySCS Story Injury: Day 6 | Finally Reprogrammed | An Ugly Truth | But I feel some relief thankfully
MySCS Story injury day 5 | Dr Appointment | The wait continues for results | Rep was a no show
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MySCS Story injury day 5 | Dr Appointment | The wait continues for results | Rep was a no show
Thank you for letting us know I’m still on the fence about getting one but I know I can’t live in this much pain
Hello Patsy, thanks for watching and sharing with us. Prayerfully everything will work out in your favor 🤞
I had a fusion didnt work still have pain and limited movement. In the process of getting the spinal stimulator coz thats my last option to help with my pain.
@@Obese2beastman I am praying for you. I hate to hear that you have been through so much pain
So happy you are cancer free. And am so glad that you are the type of person who stays on top of your health and that you put out these videos to help others. Thank you. ❤
Hello Shante 👋 thanks for watching and for your kind words. This comment has made my day 😊
I had it done permanently. I had two major back surgery, but this was the worst experience in my life. The pain was terrible. I ended up in the emergency room. Had pinched nerve, but that pasted. I kept the stimulator in my back for a year. I ended up not using it because of the discomfort it caused. I just had it removed this month. I am so happy that it worked out for this man. As he said, it doesn't work for everyone! I experience the bad and ugly, not the good.
@@dianegooden3931 hello & thanks for watching and sharing. I really hate to hear that the SCS didn’t work out for you. I hate to hear that you have to experience the good bad and ugly all for nothing 😔 I’m praying for you. Prayerfully all is well with you. Hopefully you have found relief in other ways.
How are you now? Do you still have the SCS? How is it working with you now. I watched your first day of trial and so good to hear that you have 80% decrease of pain, with the permanent how’s your pain level? I am scheduled to have the SCS trial on the 22nd of this month. I just want to know if your permanent scs is still giving you less pain. Do you still get epidural injections? Thank you so much
Hello Aida, thanks for watching I’m still implanted. I’ve been having some good times, less bad days. My only gripe is implant site pain here and there, breakthrough joint pain on bad days and arthritis when it’s cold. Other than that, I’m happy I did the SCS
Thanks for your videos , end of this month is my trial install , so I’m learning all of it from you ,
@@DRUMSRIO thanks for watching. Be sure to check out my video about programming to ensure you have good coverage during your trial
I'm getting mine today in 4 hours.. 😮💨💨 little nervous.. thank u for the videos.. we should talk 11B4X 🇺🇲 🪖💜🎖🙏🏾✨️
Thanks for video , doing the trial in 3 weeks , so tired of this pain
@@DRUMSRIO I truly hope that you get the relief that you been longing for. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. You may want to check out my video about programming. Good gems there
Hello, I really enjoy your channel.
Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching my channel
I am in a hospital bed now been on it 3 years i dont know what being without pain is with 5 more disks messed up...
Oh my, I’m praying for you
So glad you are doing well God bless you
Thank you so much 😊
I am getting ready to ask my pain med about this having 10 disks operated on my pain is very very bad 3 back surgery my level if pain over the charts in-between shots pain is bad hopefully my doctor will agree to put it in i have been living with pain over 30 years
Hello Aurora, thanks for watching and sharing with us. I cannot imagine the amount of pain that you have experienced in your life but I can truly understand. It wouldn’t hurt to talk with your doctor, get his/her opinion on it and or at least try the trial. Who knows, it may help you manage your pain. I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers my friend
Awesome information. Thank you.
You’re welcome ☺️ and thanks for watching
@myscsstory thank you for this video and for given a visual of what to expect and look like . I start my trial August 26th . This video has made me feel comfortable.
You’re absolutely welcome my friend. Best wishes for a great trial run and relief
Before the device were you able to walk though?
Yes I was able to walk and I’m getting around fairly well. I’ve seen many pain free days
@@MySCSStory good to hear hope ya keep improving !
My pain management doctor recommended this procedure but idk if its even going to work with cervical myelopathy
Hello, thanks for watching. At least you have the option to try the trial first before committing to the permanent implant
@@MySCSStory very true worth a shot better than walking like robot on a walker at 32 years old
Y saw this 😊
@@SandraMendezI thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing!!! I appreciate the helpful hints! Just got a new battery and ordered the adhesive patches and am excited to try them!
Hello Becky, thanks for watching and sharing with us. Congrats on getting your new battery. Also you’ll notice a huge difference in charging time, using the patches. Wishing you all the best
I work at a hospital, there's IV and incision covers for showers they sell them in Amazon
I didn’t know that they existed. Especially since I’m 4 years in now 🥴
I'm with u Brotha 🙏🏾 🇺🇲🪖💜🎖
@@thomas2-tone321 I appreciate that. Thanks for watching my brother 💯
I suffered very intense pain in my spine I didn't learn a damn thing watching this video just talk talk talk talk talk
Thanks for watching
Thanks for your transparency
You’re welcome 😇 thanks for watching
Are you losing muscle mass or fat?
Greetings my friend, thanks for watching and for your question. Before surgery I weighed 197. I was on meds that made me gain too much weight (230), they took me off it and I loss 30lbs (200). 6 mos later, I lost 30 more pounds (170) 😩 I was put on a high protein diet and screened for the C word. None was found. So far I’m hovering around 182 lbs. my target weight for my height is 200lbs. I don’t have much body fat.
Hay at least you were able to travel with no issues
@@joanminske2498 I know that’s right. I’m also thankful to be able to still walk too 😊 it took a small bit but I’m able to comfortably enjoy the quality of life
Oh I am so HAPPY for you
Thank you so much my friend 😊
My apologies for this question but does the Spinal Cord stimulator affect someone’s sexual life? Iam getting my trial on the 30th of this month and just a little concerned
Hello Sam, thanks for watching and for your question. If therapy is too strong, it can be distracting. With the right program, set at the right frequency and it’s not too strong, it actually helps in that area.
I had mine done Thursday of last week and out on that Monday. The first evening and half the night was miserable and he told me it would be bad. I have a bit of stenosis at the thoracic level in one area I had no pain after that it was marvelous. I was in amazing condition. When I went in for removal it was a shock at that one place. And I do mean shock.I called it a zinger. Getting implant in soon only draw back is no scuba diving and no sky diving
Hello Paula thanks for watching and sharing with us. I’m happy to hear that you had a great trial. During my removal they turned my unit off. If they didn’t turn yours off then that would explain that zap you felt. As for the extra curricular activities, I’d assume that the jerking pressure could damage the unit. And at 10 meters (don’t hold me to it) would damage the unit as well. I reckon that you have to sacrifice some things you love to be pain free. I miss riding coasters 🎢
@@MySCSStoryo yes they had everything disconnected. He said it the stenosis
@paulameredith4843 oh wow. I hope that the SCS helps and it brings you relief
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Yo i got that stim and my puck and charger died and stop recognizing my implant. And they said it isnt coverd by insurance and they want 3500$ at a discounted price through sun med. Im about to have it removed
Hello Chris, that sounds like a device malfunction. But the insurance company can be a pain to deal with. They’re going remove your pick for $3500?
Переведите, пожалуйста, на русский. Очень надо.
@@user-vv6ly7sm5y hello my friend, thanks for watching. is there way for me to do that for you? If I’m not mistaken I believe that the closed caption can translate into a different language. Unless you need what’s on my screen translated
Thank you. I have two options left. Surgery or Stim. I chose Stim. Now we wait. Your point of view has been better than any of the others I have watched. I have watched so many. Not just patients but procedures as well. I am C-2 to S-1 compromised. Having cervical surgery but Stim for lower. My goal is to get off of the morphine and be able to walk more than 50 feet and stand for more than 5 minutes. I have 1 grandchild and enjoy my time with her. I understand that this is only a band aid and not a fix but if it gives me 10-15 years of being able to do things with her before surgery I am hoping it works. Nothing else has.
@@jerrycindysherman7855 greetings, thanks for watching and sharing your story with us. I humbly appreciate your kind words. I do pray that this system works for you. I’m fastly approaching the 4yr mark. I’m down to joint pain of 1 and minor arthritis. Definitely better than I felt 5 years ago.
May I ask why you never tried an inversion table to help with your spine?
Hello, thanks for watching. May I ask what is an inversion table? This is the first I’ve heard of this
I am going to try the inversion table after my surgery in hopes that it will be good as a part of my long term pain management.
This is a great video sir. I've been dealing with chronic back pain since I was 27. I had a spinal fusion at L5-S1 in 1993. That wasn't the answer. At this point, I try to stay as active as possible and just deal with the pain. I try not to do anything stupid but sometimes every day life as a man presents challenges that we need to face and complete. I just finished up my one week trial on July 2nd. I believe it was successful and am in referral for the permanent implant. Do you feel like you can push-mow your grass, weed whack with a feather lite weed whacker? Do you feel like you could play 9 holes of golf using a golf cart? Do you feel like you could bowl 3 games with a 15 pound bowling ball? These are all of the activities I've been doing for many years but have done so with different levels of pain over the last 35 years. I went to pain management a year ago because of a very bad episode with months of back and leg pain. Tried a couple of injections with no relief. My insurance denied the MILD procedure at L3-L4 through 4 different appeals. So this is where I'm at. My goal with this SCS is to be able to do all of my household chores and continue with my hobbies like golf and bowling in less pain. Do you feel you can do these things? Thanks in advance.
@@wileycoyote3223 thanks for watching and for sharing with us. And thank you for your questions. As for me, my back is ruined (whole body impairment in my back) therefore I already before my implantation. I had a laundry list of restrictions ie. Lifting, twisting, etc. as for yard maintenance, I have a riding mower, I was cleared to ride it at 1 mo post op. I have a very lightweight battery powered weed eater. I’m able to use it with very minimal pain. It doesn’t begin to hurt until I’m using it past 30 mins. I tried to bowl but it caused me pain swinging the ball (all the body motions). I’m not a golfer so I can’t really speak on how it feels. Household chores are not a problem for me. It depends on if I’m having an arthritis or neuropathy flare up. Other than that, I have more good days than bad days, today my joint pain is a 1. If it makes you feel better, I am a member of Spinal Cord Stimulator Success Stories on fb. I have seen posts where ppl have resumed their normal life post op, going back to work, hiking, traveling, etc. so anything is possible with this system. It solely amounts to our individual bodies, what we have been through, type system you’re getting, how well they program you, how long it takes for the rep to hit that trouble spot & how your body responds to it. As long as you follow the doctors orders & give yourself time enough to heal properly, you’ll be fine. I strongly believe that adverse reactions are attributed to getting up, moving too soon and moving the wrong way too sudden. Results will vary from person to person.
After fusion surgies the pain is intense just starting the process for the stimulator. I haven't seen my grandchildren enjoy a theme park in years. You are blessed. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thank you so much 😊 thanks for watching and best wishes on yourSCS journey
I will be getting my trail July 8, 2024. Thanks for the very honest review. It has been one of the very few that I have come across that doesn't feel staged.
Thanks for watching and sharing with us. I appreciate that my videos are insightful. My plan was to give the world a honest open review that highlighted my experiences during my recovery. Here we are, nearly four years later and I feel great. Just a little arthritis but other than that I see more good days than bad days. Before this arthritis flare up, I was pain free since March 2024
Does the procedure actually work for you?
Hello, thanks for watching. I have a Boston Scientific WaveWriter Spectra. I’ve had it since Nov 2020. Since I had my implant I’ve had more good days than bad days. I’ve been pain free since spring started. At the worse I get breakthrough joint pain and arthritis during the colder months. Other than that, so far good
Hey Alabama’s finest! So I had my scs implanted 6 days ago! I feel pretty good! Unfortunately, I have this constant pain in my left side of my surgical sight! It’s in one spot and has hurt since the day of surgery! Did you experience anything like this? I can’t find anything on this!
@@kelliboone3755 thanks for watching and for sharing your experience with us. I did have some surgical site pain for about two weeks but I didn’t have any complications with my incisions. If anything, have someone (at home) look at your incisions, make sure there aren’t discolored, oozing nor emitting any foul odors. Have them take a pic for you so you can see it. If you’re concerned, you may want to reach out to your doctor’s office.
I was going to do it but after listening to you “ain’t going be able to do it” lol 😂I love working out to much i will just have to keep putting ice on it and let God heal me.
I feel ya 😆 it sounds bad but hey. God is a healer
@@jake19622001 then again check out my latest videos to see how I’m doing now 😉
Just found your channel. Let me start by saying I'm so happy to hear this has worked for you. I very much appreciate you putting your thoughts and information out on your channel. I had a microdiscectomy at L1 L2 back in 2021. Still taking way too many medications including pain meds because of my back. I'm tired physically and mentally of being in pain all the time. It wears on me and I know it does my family. I'm looking at this Spinal Stimulator. Your videos are a huge source of information and help to me. Respects, Tim
Hello Tim, welcome to the channel. Thank you so much for watching and sharing with us. After reading all that you’ve been through, I’m praying for you. I truly hope that you have find relief in SCS therapy, should you decide to try the trial
@@MySCSStory Thank you and thank you for your prayers. Got you on my prayer list brother.
@TNKHART thank you so much I appreciate it 🍻
i wish i could find one where i would lose 30 lbs that would be great
One of my programs overstimulated my viscera. Which impart inadvertently intercepted hunger pains. This causing reduced appetite and decrease in weight. I’ve moved to a new program, I can feel hunger pains and my weight is slowly gaining. My target weight is 200lbs. I currently weigh 182lbs. Up from 178
Hey, I've been fused twice. I just commented on your last video suggestion if you are considering it. I had fractured a vertebrae and had my first fusion in 2007. Just recently had cervical fusion in my neck. I could tell you the one in 2007 was a lot rougher than the neck. Something that helped me out majorly was having your recliner some sleeping, throwing your legs off of the bed and having to wait tug on the hardware will make you want to put your hand through the wall. I don't know anybody who goes through that surgery. You have to be a different person. It is medieval
Medieval 😆 that’s a good one 🤣 mySCS surgery recovery was one of the worst procedures that I’ve had in my life. I don’t want to have any more surgeries unless it’s to save my life. I can’t afford to go back to square one with my back 🤕
Thank you for giving us that information my friend. I am about to go and talk to the doctor about getting one. I am fused cervically and a lumbar. So now the question is is your thing going to help me? I am always in pain
Hello John thanks for dropping by, for watching and for your kind words. If anything, try out the trial and see if it helps. That’s the beauty of it. You can test drive it before you try it entirely. Best Regards -Ricky
Boy way different than my nevro. 1-7 setting and that’s it. No adjusting anything. Wow.
Hey hey Mongo 👋 how are you and thanks for watching. When you get reprogrammed again, inquire about how do your program settings work. I’m sure that they can control the frequencies and lock them in so you can go from 1-7. “If” they can setup your frequencies, ask for the same coverage zone @ tell them to give you low frequency therapy 40Hz/40 pulses and pulse width of 240. The amplitude “in your case” is 1-7. Mine can go higher. I hope this is possible to accomplish with Nervo. This program feels so soothing right now. It’s not strong, it’s juuust right.
my targets low back and i literally had 0 pain, other than my body being out of shape
Happy that you’re feeling better. In my case, I was using a particular setting that curved my appetite and I lost like 60lbs in the course of nearly 4 years. After trying a different program, I got better coverage and I was able to feel hungry. I went from 230 to 179. Weighed myself a week ago & I gained 5 lbs. trying to get back to 200lbs by Aug. my PCP is driving me nuts with all these test trying to figure out why I lost so much weight.
i have the nevro unit, i was on p1 number 4, went down to 3, didnt change anything went up to 5,no change just went to 6, 5 minutes ago
My unit is by Boston Scientific so our settings are different. I highly recommend that you check out my video about programming and then request for programming. I get the best results running my program at 24.7%: 6.6mA pulse width 240 units at a pulse rate of 40Hz. I’ve told my rep to target everything from my leads to the sole of my feet and with the above settings, I’ve been using that program for nearly a year and I’ve been mostly pain free for months. Inquire about a low frequency program that covers the same area as mine does if yours is for back/lumbar/legs/feet. Based on those who comment about other units, they typically take a while to find the right setting that works. Hopefully you can get some relief. My trial felt so good I had the rep that programmed my trial program my permanent implant. And that helped too
howdy, i am almost 5 weeks after stim has been put in. have used very many of settings up 1 then back then down one then back. having some pain issues, same area as before implant, any suggestion on settings change
Hello Peter welcome back and thanks for your question. My question for you, which system are you using my friend?
@@MySCSStory i have the nevro system
I have the paddle leads installed and so far most pain is from the incisions. After 3 days I am doing very well otherwise. So I would agree with the five days you mention. For me the burning feeling I mostly feel this along my sides. Eating is just not a top priority.
Hello Richard thanks for watching and sharing with us. I’m happy to hear that you’re starting to feel better. If you haven’t already check out my video about programming. I have some helpful gems that will help you better explain to your reps (during programming) so they get right on top of that trouble spot if they missed it on your initial programming. Take care, be careful and continue to follow the doctors orders no matter how good you feel
Was you bloated after your trial of the atimulator
Hello Alisha. Thanks for watching and for your question. In my case I did not experience any gastrointestinal issues nor bloating.
Thank you!
You’re welcome 😇
How much recovery time will it take before I can get back to work...Walmart cashier
They say 12 wks recovery time. Your surgeon will clear you to return to work. I would recommend that you ask for light duty so you don’t pickup things too heavy or move in a way that will cause you pain.
@MySCSStory ok thanks, it hasn't been 4weeks yet and the way I'm feeling I'm not ready to return just yet
You know your body. Just take your time, follow the doctor’s orders and you’ll be just fine.