Katie,
I can't say for sure; but think my cousin has had his for 2 years. I am not very close to him, so I have talked to him in months. I didn't even know he had previous back problems, until about 6 months ago. At that time, I believe he had had the surgery about 18 months prior. He said he was completely pain free. His surgeon was at Texas Back Instititute in Plano, TX.
Do you want the good news or bad news first? Let's go good news.... The good news is: You have choices!
The bad news is: You have choices!
What your surgeon said, sounds reasonable to me. I am no way a dr, not even remotely educated, so take that with a grain of salt.
Best Wishes,
Kathy
PS. Did you get an appointment?
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34 years old-
1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler
Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, accupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc
Had Baby #3 after ADR!
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