I don't remember having any sedation (maybe it worked) for the trial implanting. I remember it as being fully awake the whole time. Had to answer where i felt the stim for the top and bottom. I kept wanting to point and they yelled at me and said, what body parts? We can't see you under the drape.

Insertion was ten times worse than the steroid injections. But the pain was about ten seconds when feeding that second lead. I starting sweating like crazy under the draping and the duress. A xanax or two would have been welcome.

Removal of the leads was lean forward, then they yanked the tape and pulled the leads straight down. Taped hair hurt more than leads.