I leave one week from tomorrow, Thursday the 21st, though we get into Munich on Friday the 22nd.
Surgery is scheduled for Tuesday May 26th, the day after Memorial Day. 
Thanks for the info Cindylou. The one ortho surgeon I saw here, said he doesn't prescribe PT after surgery, unless a patient wants it. He said walking was the best therapy. I'm all for that. My insurance only covers 20 PT sessions a year, and the co-pay is the same as for a specialist, $35. That can really add up, on top of going to doctors too. I'd rather just walk, and when I am ready do some easy yoga to loosen muscles (and I have tight hamstrings).
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Cathy
46 years old. 12-15 years of intermittent pain, 2 years with constant pain.
DDD, L4-5 and L5-S1, pain confirmed by discogram.
PT, ESI's, Facet injection and block, Acupuncture - all no help.
2-level (Prodisc-L) ADR surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli, May 26, 2009.
Currently taking Opana-ER (tapering off) and oxycodone
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