[jss]

Well Jason, ... it's time to use the f-word.

FIDDLESTICKS!

I hate that you're going to have to resort to more fusion; but you've got to do what you've got to do. I've seen others that were contraindicated for ADR but elected to pursue it ANYWAY. About half were truly sorry that they did.

I consulted six surgeons before my double ADR and only one prescribed fusion; and that was simply because he didn't do ADR (he didn't contra-indicate ADR); the remaining five prescribed a double ADR. As you've had two experienced ADR surgeons contra-indicate ADR, as much as I sincerely HATE that, you're probably correct in following their prescriptions.

You've mentioned your age but have not disclosed it. If you don't mind sharing, how old are you? I was 39 and 40 at my fusions and 47 at my double ADR.

Please keep us updated, and let us know the date when you get your surgery scheduled.

Good luck!

Jeff