[Nairek]

CindyLou,

Thanks for the shoulder to cry on. I'm just so angry & upset about the whole situation. I feel like a fool for thinking that his insurance would possibly pay for the ADR surgery.

Wow! 3 ADR's & a fusion. I can't even imagine going through so much surgery...

I really wanted to have an ADR instead of the fusion but I can't fathom spending possibly $82K (worst case scenario) out of pocket. I mean who realistically could afford to pay for that out of pocket?!?

I'm nervous about the fusion as I have heard not so many great things about it. I spoke with my husband about the fusion route quite a bit. He reminded me that the OS said that I have run out of options. That I need surgery & shouldn't fixate on ADR since fusion will have the same outcome just without movement at that level.

At this point, we have both decided that if I am to have any kind of quality of life, then I should move forward with fusion.

Thank you for offering advice for after my surgery. I'm sure I'll have many questions. I'll try to keep everyone updated as much as possible.