On 11/23/2011 10:21 AM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:47:36 -0500, >
> 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

Thanks Janet. I've heard all the war stories from my uncle who has had
two back surgeries and is constantly calling to tell me something he
remembered. He was also trying to tell me PT is all I need because it
helped him at first, and an orthopedic surgeon also told me PT was all I
needed, but after finding out that a lot of the pain I have is neural in
nature, I stopped listening to them. Neural problems are nothing to play
around with because they can become permanent.

Ditto the TV and food! LOL! Thanks for your insights.