Posted by Logan in SE Texas on December 26, 2016 at 16:06:02 from (165.225.34.129):
In Reply to: Back surgery posted by Massey_man on December 26, 2016 at 11:16:41:
My neck and lower back are in pretty bad shape, neck was caused by a bicycle wreck at age 24 in 1986, herniated 4 discs, unemployed and no insurance at the time. Started going to chiropractor and kept working (manual labor and water skiing) I hurt but monthly adjustments kept me going. In 1996 I had first of three surgeries (so far) to remove and fuse disc spaces, also had to have decompression (removal of back side of vertebra)due to severe narrowing of spinal canal. I am in a lot of pain again and go see my surgeon Thursday to look at neck and see what's going on, I'm pretty sure it's time to fuse the lowest level... My lower back after 5 surgeries to remove and fuse disc spaces is tolerable IF I don't overdo things. I have waited as long as possible before each surgery. When being diagnosed for second neck surgery my Dr. got MRI results before I left his office and INSISTED that I NOT go to work and limit travel until the following Tuesday when he could do surgery, this was Thursday afternoon! He said if anything shook me up my neck was so unstable I could die. All surgeries have been done in Houston, TX. at Texas Orthopedic Hospital by four different surgeons in the Fondren Group. People come from all over the world to see these orthopedic specialists, I am blessed to live close enough to use them. My current surgeon is the top dog for spine surgery in this practice and will not use artificial spacers! I said all that to say this; it's up to you and your Dr. when to do surgery AND you need to and should have a VERY high degree of confidence in your Dr.! ALL of my lower back surgeries have been from the rear approach and your Dr. wanting to go through the front raises red flags to me. God Bless and best wishes to you.
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