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I completely understand this. They have done so many things to me refusing to put me out and I have to worlds worst anxiety over that! I beg to be twilighted, but there are a couple of my doctors I need to change because they refuse to understand how bad my anxiety is. I finally got one of them to understand, he promised to do better for knocking me out and then the nurse in charge of the knockout drug refused to do more when he told her too...I told him when he was done that it wasn’t enough and he REALLY TRIED, but she was (under her breath) saying no more, no more. He couldn’t hear her, but I could. :(

I promise, before I go in that day, I will say a prayer for the both of us. Just remember, when man fails, GOD WILL NOT! The implant of the trial unit was really quick...just remember when the unit tech is setting the programming, you can only use ONE PROGRAM at a time, so make sure they get you something that covers all the areas you need...the tech went QUICK through my programming and never got the buzzing out of my stomach, so it was really hard to eat without turning it off. They will tell you that it will feel like you got “mule kicked” at the insertion spot a few hours after the procedure...I NEVER felt that.

Also, if there is an area that isn’t covered with the unit, there could be a good reason for it. The trial implant isn’t as good as the permanent. The lead could be curved to the right or left, and if that’s the case, it could be harder for them to get coverage on the other side. They couldn’t get anything in my right hip...but the permanent unit has contacts on both sides of the “paddle” (or lead) and that will make it easier for them to get the settings in my hip better.

If you want to ask anything else, don’t hesitate...I just had the temp one just before Christmas (it was so cruel to take it away from me and leave me in pain for Christmas). It’s really fresh in my memory and I’m happy to try to help you understand anything you are unsure of!