Hi Dale,
Your assessment of my spine is pretty accurate! I'm in the UK and don't have insurance covering my spine. Unfortunately, the surgeon I have most confidence in no longer works on our NHS and the ADR specialist that does, I don't have confidence in! I have seriously considered going to Germany (though the cost probably wouldn't be a lot less), but have decided against it for several reasons. I have major problems going 10 minutes away from home so the logistics of getting there are mega. Aside from that, my concern would be not being able to access after care once I'd left Germany. Given my history, the state of my spine and the permanent nerve damage I have, even if the surgery went as well as possible, I am not going to be problem free (something all the opinions I have sought are agreed upon).
Thanks for your welcome - I've been around for a few months now, but silent......I've found reading posts -new and older - very helpful and thought provoking.
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