Congratulations Bob on a date as well as Bierstedt.
I am exceptionally curious about your case, esp. the neck and how it turns out.
As for facets, just make sure you're good on that front. Do you know if 2/3 is on the table at this point. Very curious about that.
Multilevel guys, myself included, require the very best, most skilled neuros. Take the recovery slow. Very easy. Don't expect or demand too much too soon. None of us get back to pickup basketball nor should that be a goal.
I saw your images. You will require special care, skill and patience. Let me know what further tests reveal in re to Dexa.
Also, the final strategy.
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea.
Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try.
MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge.
L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc.
DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia.
Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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