MRI results

Well I went to my orthopedic doc today to get the results of my MRI and I
sure wasnt happy with what he had to say. He said my back,hip, and leg pain
was coming from spinal stenosis and the only thing to alleviate the pain
would be surgery. Now this scares me to death. I have always heard so many
negative things concerning back surgery. Is there anyone who has had this
surgery to open the spinal cord and take the pressure of those nerves? He
has referred me to a back specialist that comes highly recommended around
here. the soonest I can get in to see him is April 13. He is booked up but
I have a sister who works in the hospital where he operates and she is going
to try to get me in sooner. I want to meet and talk to him first before I
make a decision. I really feel I dont have much choice as I cannot live in
this excruciating pain as I have done the past 2 months.Let me know if any
of you have any news about this condition. I have read a lot on line about
this but wanted some personal experience.
thanks
janice


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