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Old Jun 20, 2012, 08:00 PM
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Just got back from the orthopedist to get my MRI results. I was there for over 2 hours, doc wanted me to get further Xrays(digital) on my neck & back. He is recommending a procedure called lumbar fusion. Said that my L4 disc is shot and that surgery would be the only thing he feels would help. But again, may not take the pain away 100% I might only get a 60-70% relief. Also since it is only the one disc and the other discs are healthy, I have a good chance of pain being relieved.

This doc is an expert in minimally invasive surgery & has even been on television and in the newspaper. I do trust his judgement but I am still going to think about it.

Home now and I am going to take a look at a DVD the doc gave me on the procedure. Just took a tramadol and I am going to lay down with an ice pack & veg out.
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