[Adrienne]

Yeah, I'm beginning to think fusion is the way to go for me. Apparently I have an extra vertebrae that can't decide if it's lumbar or sacral and doesn't move. The disc above it takes the extra stress, which is why it's spewing its guts out now.
I also have a healed fracture (don't know how that happened) and a little arthritis at that level so the surgeon thinks it's best to get in there and get 'er done. He also added that the other discs are in great shape, so hopefully they will hold up well.
So at this point, I'm leaning towards the fusion but I'm seeing the surgeon who recommended the ADR next Monday so I might be whistling their tune after that appointment. I tend to go with whomever I consulted last.

Too bad there aren't professional logicians for hire to help you make a decision like this. Or better, a professional stunt woman to have the surgery for me.

This is driving me nuts.