Ouch, Gil -
I realize the intention is to get you as pain free as possible but what do you do for tying your shoes? But if this is what you have to do, then this is what you have to do!
I'm very sorry for this diagnosis and I would hope it really doesn't come to this because of your movement limitations as well as future surgeries. Personally, I was ready to live in my nothing world rather than fuse 3 levels, which, in restrospect, really makes no sense. Pain is more dibilitating than any disability - but it does sound drastic.
Please remember, we're still here when you both can and can't do something. Then again, let's see what April brings - tbc.
Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005
Dr. B in Bogen, Germany
Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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