The surgeries were only  half of the pain associated with my so called bad back.  I had, it seems like endless injections and tests, to try to get to the root of the problem.  These procedures weren’t very pleasant either. I met several doctors and their medical staff along with countless technicians in hospitals and surgery centers both in NJ and on the other side of the Hudson.

After my last Surgery in 2007 I decided  that was it for me. I thought, “I’ll just have to grit my teeth and endure the pain”.  Although I knew it would be very hard because the pain made everyday life a chore.  That pain was evident even in the expression on my face.  “Oh well, life must go on“ I decided.

This is were the story and my life began to improve.  I was told about Dr. Ragulonis and thought I have nothing to lose but a pain in the back. I’ll go and see him. That was the best thing I ever did.  Dr. Ragukonis tried an injection and unfortunately, that too did not work.  “Oh well” I thought again, I guess I’m condemned to a backache for life. Oh no, he suggested A spinal cord stimulator, I had no idea what that was. With the help of his staff, and the Boston Scientific Co. 
The device was explained and I was given a DVD to watch, very informative.

After much consideration I decided to have the trial stimulator implanted.  I went to Paramus Surgery Center and had a great experience. The staff was both kind and knowledgeable. Not to mention the facility was just about the nicest and cleanest I ever been in. Totally impressed. The stimulator was implanted with little to no pain.
It worked like a charm. I felt great (minus slight pain). After years of back pain I had forgotten how good I could feel without it.

The trial period went so well that Dr. Ragukonis thought I was a good candidate for a permanent one.  I had the permanent Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted in March of this year, 2008.  On the day of surgery I was nervous but anxious to be without pain again.  All went very well and now I can honestly say I have very little to no back pain.  I never thought this would happen. 

Thanks to Dr. Ragukonuis, who is now my hero, and his wonderful staff, my attitude and outlook on life has changed.  Now I look forward to fun filled days, pain free, rather than worrying about how I would make it through another day.

My sincerest thanks to you, Dr. Rgukonis , and your wonderful staff.