June 13 scheduled about a endoscopic RF

[jsewell]

zfontana,
I have rods and screws from C4 thru L1 now. It was through L4-5. Only when my last surgery in August placed the rods in L4-5 did i have problems of a severe nature . It was only because the screws were all pulling out and were trying to take the sciatic nerve with it. THat led to the most long term severe pain i have ever had. I have had short term worse pain though.
On Sept 10th my surgeon removed the rods and screws from L2 thru L5 and all is better. Not 100% but it has only been 2 weeks since the surgery. I am using a walker as my back muscles are shot from 2 surgeries in a short period of time.

The other rods and screws have not really caused a problem. Unless i posted about some and i already forgot!!
I have very bad bone density do to the pituitary disease which is why my screws pull out so quickly and i was never a candidate for ADR.
You must have good bones, although i know nothing about fusing over an ADR, but i hope and think you should be fine. My incisions are usually 8-10 inches which is why it is hard for me, i would imagine yours will not be so large, another plus in your favor.
Keep us posted though and ask any questions
judy