HI, I also have TCS and have not had surgery...I was scheduled for it and my NS decided that it was better to tackle some of my symptoms from another approach...IE- posterior fossa decompression surgery for chiari....which can be caused by TCS.
I do have some bowel and bladder issues, but can manage them ok right now...so I am putting this one off as long as I can.
May I ask what symptoms u experience?
We do have a Spinal Cord Conditions/Disorders forum here on MedHelp I hope u join us there : )
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Spinal-Cord-Conditions-Disorders/show/1227?camp=msc
"selma"