[CHILLEE]

Hello Teresa! Welcome to the board. I think you will find a plethora of info in the forums as well as the archives. My situation is slightly different, but if there is one piece of advice I could give you, it would be to have as little surgery as possible. The IDET would be like putting a Band-Aid on the inevitable. With your case being so complicated, as someone else mentioned, there are many a fine doctor here in the US who would be qualified to help you in your situation, rather than going overseas. Each surgery leaves it's own "unique" mark on you( and I am not talking about scar tissue)each time. The more you have the more complicated it becomes each time. I would look into finding a MD familiar with what you've been through, and where you are trying to go. You have alot to address, but with some tenacity and patience, I am sure you will find what you are looking for. Best Wishes!