Jim... I'm so sorry that things have not improved in the 4 years since your surgery. I remember when you had it done and know what a tough road you've had... that difficult time transitioning from being hopeful for a quick recovery... hopeful for a slow recovery... hopeful for any recovery... then understanding that this is what you get.
Pain Management can be helpful, but I'm not sure I understand why you have to give up. You did the original surgery because you were in bad enough shape to justify taking the risks. You are still there and after a failed ADR at 1 level, you still have many options. I understand that it would be easy to pursue options if the indications were clear, but they are not.
Call me some time... I'd like to catch up. You still up in Seattle?
All the best.
Mark
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