Justin, I didn't see anything on how long the operation is, and how long the recovery is, on the information you provided. I'm so glad they took the time to really assess what your spinal needs are. Good luck during this time of deciding what you need to do. I know it's not easy, and none of us wants more surgery, but we certainly want our lives back. And deserve it. So, I will keep you in my prayers as you way the pros and cons of further surgery.
God Bless,
Cindylou
__________________
bicycle accident 6/01: 2 compression fractures @ T12-L1; vertibroplasty; 4/06: right hip labral tear & arthroscopic repair; 4/07: lumbar prodiscs @ 3 levels, L3-6 by Dr. Bertagnoli; 7/02/08: ALIF L6-S1; 7/30/08: reopened to remove bone cement, leaked onto S1 nerve root; 8/08: pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, pleurisy, pleural effusion; ALIF fusion complete; 3/10/09: SI Joint Fusion by Dr. Stark; Jury still out.
|