[Maria]

on what surgery you're getting though most of the spine forums I've seen if it's discectomy and/or fusions there are usually repeat surgeries. Some artificial disc surgeries have lasted a long time without other surgeries but it's something one really doesn't know and cannot be sure of.

I've had 2 lumbar discectomies and then was advised to have a 3rd lumbar surgery which I decided not to get because I felt I could deal with what I had and didn't want to go thru the unknown again. Besides my other two surgeries failed.

I think it depends on what's going on with you personally and how you're functioning in terms of whether you want to have surgery or not however one has to keep a realistic perspective when it comes to spine surgery.

mmglobal (Mark) is an excellent resource person to talk to about spine surgeries.

Good luck whatever you'll be doing. Maria