18 is way toooo young to have to have major back surgery... I was 23 when i found out i needed soemthing but waited and waited and finally did it 8 years later.
Do whatever you can to overturn their decision. dont stop fighting!!! that is my best advice to you!
i fought for over 8 long and stressful months and finally had an independant organization overturn their decision (thank you Obama Care!!!)
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Becky (30 yrs old) From Wisconsin.
2004 my back goes out for the first time.
MRI in 2004, 2009 & 2011 DDD L4-L5.
MRI in 2011 more DDD and disc starting to bulge.
Fought UHC for 8 months and WON 
October 31, 2011 IRO overturned UHC denial!
November 22, 2011 my spine got an upgrade.
(ProDisc-L) Best medical decision I have ever made
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my story: http://youtu.be/hT1jKmcOV8Y
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