New member, HELLO to all.

[Dhoomonyou]

Originally Posted by jsewell

Hi ,
I want to welcome you to the forum. I'm sorry you have to be here though. As you can see through my signature i am pretty much fused from C4 straight thru L5. The lower lumbar area may not be fused do to my abnormal bone structure, basically weak bones although not osteoporosis. I have had 9 spine surgeries and survived! it is no fun .
What is your diagnosis with the lumbar area and how much pain and what are you not able to do?
Well i have to run right now, but let us know some more about yourself
Judy

Thank you Judy

Right now I'm just angry at the pain.
I saw my surgeon the first week of may, and we agreed to meet again in august, unless my symptoms worsen.

Right now i cant sit, stand or walk for more than ten to fifteen minutes without pain or tingling, pins needles, burning etc etc.

Tuesday I'm going to call a neurosurgeon for a second opinion, its looking like surgery is in my future.
Xlif from L3- L5

Im anxious to say the least.
Im 55.