CSF leak 3 mos post cervical discectomy

Hi, new here seeking some guidance on the following:
Had a cervical discectomy in Nov. 2010, developed a large puffy area around the incision in Jan. 2010. Went back to my surgeon, only to be told by the nurses it was nothing to worry about. This went on for several months.  The puffy are is now about the size of an egg in the morning, but disapates quickly after standing.  I have no headaches or pain.  Finally was able to see my surgeon in Feb. 2011, who told me I have a CSF leak. He put me back in a collar with a pressure bandage on the incision.
He told me I may need a lumbar drain, or more surgery.
Has anyone else experienced this?
I'm tempted to just opt for the surgery to be done with it, since we are going on 4 months of this now.
Appreciate any advice...
Thanks!
Carolsgirl in MN

[adventurer53]

Not sure I can be of any help as  my CSF leaks have all be in the lumbar area. I have had four different ones. You say you don't have head aches or other symptoms - so glad for you!! I currently have one and will be going back to Rochester for another blood patch  this coming Thursday. Then I will have to stay in town for four days laying flat to help it take. this will be the second blood patch for this leak. I would try to get another opinion before I let them work around the spinal cord again - I've just had so many problems with it, especially if you don't have symptoms. But this is just my opinion. I also live in MN. I live up in the Northern part.