I can really relate to your problems concerning pain and back problems, etc..I also would like to live a life without pain and be able to do what I want to do, when I want to do it..I have a problem relating to docs that don't want to "hear" what is wrong with me..I too have many films and xrays proving my disabilities. One thing I will leave you with is this..all the doctors in the world cannot say what will definitely be the outcome of anything, concerning your health. Only God knows how your life is gonna be. Docs mean well but they don't know everything and I'm thankful for the knowledge they do have..but they can only tell you what they think is gonna happen, as an end result, due to their statistics..I always have to have a second opinion..just a thought.....Good luck with everything......♥