Hi Beaverc,
I have mixed feelings about surgery but mostly excited. As for taking it easy, i am at greatest risk for trying to sit at my desk and do work and my boss and HR have already told me "no work for 4 - 6 weeks" and then gradual return as my doctor sees fit. Good to have work on board!
He will be using a posterior approach but will find out more at our next appointment prior to surgery. It looks like would be able to get either an Active L or M6 L but I think I will leave the decision up to the surgeon. Even though i have read all I can get my hands on, I am just not in a position to make the call. Have to have the trust in the guy doing the cutting 
Merry Christmas to you too!!!
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2011 - onset of lower back pain during hot yoga
2011 - 2013 Treated with massages, chiro and physio - pain getting progressively worse
2013 - Xrays normal
Dec 2013 - MRI showed moderate DDD @ L5/S1 - modic type 1 endplate changes - remaining disks well preserved
Jun 2014 - became patient at Caleo clinic
Jan 2015 - first consult with surgeon
May 3, 2016 - L5/S1 - M6 - ADR in Canada (Calgary, Alberta)
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