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Jan 06, 2011, 09:26 AM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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I can almost GUARANTEE that if he has fusion, the domino effect will take place, and the levels above/below the fusion area will FAIL and he will need additional surgery -- this happens all the time. PLUS - surgery does NOT correct the pain. Surgery only corrects mechanical problems. You are almost ALWAYS left with the same pain or worse!!! Any doctor that tells you that he can relieve your pain is LYING. He cannot!! If you DO happen to get pain relief, it's a fluke - and it won't last long. And I'm surprised that THREE doctors refused to fuse him!! I didn't know there were that many honest doctors all in one place! LOL  Most of them want the money!! And if they removed those nerves that bothered him, he'd lose the use of the leg -- I already asked about that myself. LOL
He's looking to hurt himself SERIOUSLY with his leg giving out on him. That is just unacceptable -- and i'm surprised his employer is putting up with this cause he could be liable for a worker's comp. suit. If your husband gets hurt WORSE while on the job, his employer might have to foot the bill even tho he's got a pre-existing condition.
I don't know what you're going to do with him, but he's being EXTREMELY SELFISH. If he gets hurt worse, guess who's going to have to nurse him?? YOU or your KIDS. Has he ever considered that? Does he even care?? Or does he think that he deserves being "cared for?" I'd give him a quick kick in the butt and tell him I'd put his fanny in a nursing home if he gets hurt because of his condition. And if it happens, be sure to follow thru!! You shouldn't have to quit your job to take care of him after he's acted like this. My late Hubby was kind of a "workaholic" but HE even knew when he was pushing it and he cut back - he had spinal problems too and had had surgery.
The only thing i can tell you is to "unset" his alarm clock. LOL Then he'll at least go in late. of course then he'd stay later - so you just can't win. I'll say prayers - that's GOTTA help. Best of luck! Hugs, Lee
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