Vacation or NGO work re Dr Clavel, Philly?
Anyway... I would say you sound too healthy for this kind of surgery. That is my take for what I am hearing. Way too healthy. Just my opinion.
However, how old are you? Height and weight also? Yes, it does matter.
You sound like you are doing very well and there is the reliable process of aging itself that does allow for very many people to live a good life as the anatomy changes and begins 'to settle' into its new position as the deterioration occurs. Not everyone requires this kind of intervention. Some do, most don't.
Your concerns sound minor compared to the burning fire/numbness/sleeplessness/cauda equina symptoms of many folks here. Am I incorrect in that assumption??
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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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