Surgery in April

[Jakea222]

Oh jeez -- I really don't have much choice now - either have the pain I am in or do something. So I met with the surgeon today - name with held. He told me like everyone else reviewing my case...how did you get yourself into this. Your back is healthy...the joints all look great EXCEPT the anterlothesis of L5-S1. It is very unique in the fact that this does not happen to people without other areas of problems through the spine...but the MRI is conclusive that you have a nice slip and he said a fusion would be the route that would be the only thing he would do - disc replacement really is out there - but this should work. My health is good and the rest of my back is very normal and he says should be a very good option.

So I have had 3 physical therapist say jeez - you may need to do something
I have had 7 docs all say the same thing - so surgery is the route. This doc has credentials and practices at Piedmont in Atlanta which has very good scores on JCAHO, patient surveys and physician surveys - so NOW YOUR TURN -- THOUGHTS...