On Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:47:36 -0500, Cheryl >
wrote:

>So it seems I will have to have back surgery. The second opinion
>diagnosis today by a neurosurgeon is spondylolisthesis. A dislocation at
>L5-S1. And a cyst. And nerve compression and failure of lumbar disks
>and joints due to the instability of my spine. No frickin wonder I'm in
>such pain. Just sort of venting and thinking and planning. I get an
>epidural on Friday and on a neuralpathic med for now until I can do the
>surgery. *heavy sigh*

I'm sorry that you have to go through the surgery, but pleased that
you had a second opinion that detailed the issues. Now you 'know' and
that is important in you working toward getting better. Good luck and
best wishes. Don't listen to anyone with war stories. Just think
about you. For your hospital stay I hope the food and TV are
decent)
Janet US