[calvin12]

I have a question about family support. Has anyone gone outside the country to get the surgery and not had the support of their family? I am getting so much resistance that it makes this decision more stressful. They are telling me to wait, or push for the hybrid. Just met with my PT for pain management help and she can't believe their isn't more concern from the US doctor I've been seeing. She said from the first time she saw me in January that I need to have something done. I have muscle atrophy from my shoulders to my hands. It is so bad that I am unable to use my arms hardly at all.

They are also saying that they don't think I should go alone. But I have small children and feel my husband should stay home. I suggested that if it was too difficult to get home afterwords, he can fly out to come help.

Just got the denial letter from Anthem for Hybrid, so not sure how long that is going to take. And the doctor here only wants to do two level, where Dr. B in Germany (and two other US doctors) have thought I should do all three.
I'm sooo over this. My surgery date is in two weeks. I feel even that is too long. Any suggestions?