Gil,
I was supposed to have 4 levels (1 fusion) in the US but Dr. B's discography revealed the fourth level was not a pain generator and only 3 levels were done. I am now having problems with that fourth level and wish it had been done. Though eager to have this surgery 3 years ago, it is not something I wish to repeat.
There's also 5 level Fred who at last reporting is doing fine.
As a footnote, I was not told prior to the discography that had I tested positive at that fourth level, Dr. B wanted to perform 2 surgeries, doing only 2 levels at a time. Since this was not the case, it was a mute point but I would not have been happy about it and is something you might want to investigate.
Whatever your decision, I wish you much luck, 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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