UPDATE FROM BIONIC DAN
The equipment is working great, but the pain from the staples and the incisions are killing me. I must say that today is a little bit better than yesterday. I get the staples taken out next Wednesday. Like I told Ann no back pain like I use to have, just surgical healing pains. They implanted that transmitter into the upper part of my left hip and that is where the largest incision is and then another one about half way up my spine. They put two leads in to cover both legs as well as the back. I cannot life over 5 lbs, bend down, or get things down from shelves. Also after 6 to 8 weeks I will be able to get back to my pool exercises. Wednesday when they take the staples out they will show me how to charge up the transmitter from outside my body. I have a super powerful magnet that I put over where the transmitter is implanted to turn it on or off.
I also have a circular wand that is hooked up to a device that is used to set the stimulation power, etc. I can see why this cost $50,000.00 to put in, especially with all the high level of electronic equipment.
I am glad it is in now and looking forward to more active life.
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And $50,000 to become a Bionic Man looks a bargain compared to the original Six Million Dollar bionic man from TV! 
Great News, Dan! We're all glad to hear you're doing better. I've said this before, but I once knew a guy who had this device implanted, and what a difference it made in his life. I'm positive that it will make a measurable difference in yours. Dust off those trunks, cause you'll be back in the pool in no time at all! Ronnie
Steve Austin eat your heart out.....
Get better soon,
Tim 
