Judy,
I'm flabbergasted!
However, your doctor is only 1 of a handful of doctors doing this procedure. If your pulmonologist was able to convince him the surgery was a bad idea, maybe it really is. In my experience, doctors who have perfected their craft are pretty sure of what they can accomplish. Obviously, he's second guessing himself based on a discussion with another specialist and no longer feels assured of the benefit.
I don't blame you for crying and rambling. Your hopes have been dashed. I urge you to, at a saner time, talk to both doctors to discover what and why. The last thing you need is more damage.
Perhaps you might seek another pulmonologist's opinion. We all know different doctors have differing opinions. Maybe, maybe, maybe....
You are in my thoughts, 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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