for the warm welcome, and advise. I have found one surgeon in California that seems to have a bit of experience with 3 levels his name is Dr. Rick Delemarter at LA Spine Institute, but was hoping for someone closer. You are right I do need to be careful, and I will definately do my research before jumping in. Most likely I will end up having to go to Germany, because of Insurance not covering. I wish things were easier, for us suffering with this pain.
