Jimbo,
Welcome to the forum. Don't worry about finding your way around. We all were there.
I had my first discectomy in 1994 and my second in 2002, which lasted less than 1 year. What doctors don't tell you, statisically speaking, is the failure rate of 2nd and further sugeries.
ADRs aren't the answer for everyone nor are they guaranteed a positive outcome and the decision to go forward is fraught with anxiety but can also mean a new (or renewed) life. To date, almost 2 years post op, I'm still dealing with issues but I'm not stuck in a chair all day, every day anymore. Despite my semi success, I'm very happy I went to Germany 2 years ago. My only regret is that I didn't do this is 2002 before my DDD progressed to 4 levels.
Please keep reading these posts and ask questions. Do your research. You have options and all should be explored.
Good luck to you, Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005
Dr. B in Bogen, Germany
Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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