Been there done that...,
Sorry for the phrase, but this is a HUGE commitment and investment.
I had my first surgery here in the USA, a very fine doctor, but you will find, that the USA is under the control of the FDA, they have a lot of people that influence them.
My Take.
After 2 or 3 opinions, I went to Germany, there are several in Europe, that are very experienced.
Although I get a little weak and sore, at the L51 fusion level, (will get some therapy in the near future-to help understand this change) but I am reversed.
The pain is gone and I have not taken any pain meds after about 9 days from surgery.
It is a HARD decision, but if you do it, and be done with it, it will change your life.
PM if you want some more information.
__________________
Jerry, Somewhere Ohio
L2-3 herniation, two days before Thanksgiving, 2012, Discectomy/Laminectomy, 3/13 Numbness in the right leg, lateral femoral, gone, July 10, 2014 L45 M6 ADR, July 15 PLIF L5-S1, Not able to access L51 Anterior.
|