Hey, great news Dina!! Be sure to keep us posted on your post-op; keeping fingers crossed for a succesful surgery and recovery.

I'd like to add another future option to David's list, for those with insurance coverage issues:

4) the Mobidisc (lumbar) is scheduled to go into clinical trials in late 2006. You'll find info on LDR's new website:

www.SecondGenerationDisc.com

Trace