Re: MRI results

Yes,

I had the same thing done about 14yrs ago and it still is working, just
other
issues for me have rose in my back.

I was in the hospital for only 3 days and up walking the day after surgery.
My
pain was immedately relieved from the problem. There was pain itself from
the surgery. Mine was done posterior and cut through 7 layers of muscle
which
took me close to 5-6mons to recover from. Limited activity, no back brace
and
no therapy.

I'd definately recommend it. Only IF you trust your doctor!

Best of luck

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"jb" <jsbolick@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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: 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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