Hi,
I am in a similar position, I believe I may be looking at a 2 level l3-l 5. I am having my discogram on 12/1/11, hopefully will know more. I have pretty much decided on Dr. Clavel assuming he wants my case 
It is a long arduous and scary decision making process, I have found this site to be extremely helpful. Good luck with your decision process. In the end we all make what seems best for us 
Dingie
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50 y.o.
WW athlete- triathlete, runner, tennis
2008-0nset of pain..MRI-DDD L4-L5 annular tear. Pain labeled discogenic with radiation to unilateral hip, no radiculopathy
2009-facet inj, radiograph ablation, SI joint injections, cryoablation stubborn no relief
2010-retired d/t pain. more injections
2011-IDET of L3-L5. Pain unchanged, up 50 lbs!
2011-Lumbar ADR recommended by Ortho and 2 neuros. In appeals w/ins. May choose Europe for M6
Need to lose lbs 
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