Cathy,
I sure can empathize with you on this. I had ADR scheduled for L5/S1 when insurance called and denied it because of my DDD at L4-L5. Now my doctors want to do two level fusion. They would have to take me kicking a screaming to do a fusion. It is old old technology, recovery time is long, and results while they might be somewhat positive, you are most certainly setting yourself up for future surgery when the next disc up fails.
I have decided to go overseas fro multi-level ADR. I have an appointment at Stenum in April, but have a new contact through my sister who I believe will be lead me to better doctors.
Have you looked at going across the pond at all? It is expensive, but you will also avoid fusion.
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DDD L4-L5
DDD L5-S1
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