Back surgery / Fusion

[Chezz]

Good morning Everyone!

I have been up half the night thinking about the iminent possibility of back surgery.
Has anybody had fusion done? And if so, did it get rid of the radiating pain and problems associated with it?

Yesterday was one of the hardest days for me. When my new doc said she thinks it is a very good possibility that I will need surgery, it scared  the h%$$ out of me.
I go in monday for another test. Which will help her determine it.
Thanks,
Chezz

[diso]

Any word from Sean today?

[Chezz]

BTW - I can't believe how freaking expensive the medicine is. I asked the pharmacist a bunch of questions about it. Then I asked how much it was just out of curiosity. She said it was over $150.00. I couldn't believe it. That **** isn't cheap.
Chezz

[Chezz]

Percs,

What video are you referring to. Was it something that described the surgery or showed it?
It sounds like something I would want to see.
Thanks for your help,
Chezz

[Chezz]

Thanks for all the info, and advice.
I hope I didn't sound like an a$$ when I was trying to explain my doc situation. I don't really have a choice on where to go 100%. Hard to explain.

I REALLY appreciate all your guys help and suggestions. It is nice to be able to have a place where people understand what I am going through. It was sooooo hard yesterday when I found out that surgery might be the only answer. But I knew I could come here and get help and find out more info. It feels like I am in this by myself. I haven't been back in the states for more than 5-6 months, so I don't have any friends here to even talk to.
But I knew I could get help and support here, because of all of you guys and your BIG hearts. Thanks again,
Chezz

[bmac]

I understand about the doc thing.Because of my insurance I have to go to one place.I can't even see the pain doc that is my friend anymore.I know how it can be with this stuff.You will do
what you feel is best,good luck.
                       bmac

[percsnomas]

It's a video showing the actual surgery(on a real live person ha ha)...i'll look for it at home to try and provide more details....I know i ordered it thru the learning channel.
Good luck to you whatever you decide!!!

ps my wife refused to watch it... too much like 'trauma in the ER' for her