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Hi Paula
Your MRI looks similar to mine so I understand how you feel.
Its three years this month since I had ProDiscs at L4/5 and L5/S1 and the new discs are great. Worrying about the distraction pain for me was worse than going through it - fear of the unknown I guess. The distraction pain I got kicked in about three weeks post-op but was manageable and was certainly no worse than the original pains I'd had pre surgery. I viewed it as a something I had to go through to get to the next stage. Not everyone has distraction pain so hope that you are one of those people. I do consider myself very fortunate to have had the surgery and will be forever gratful to my surgeon.
From what I've read you are in very good hands with Dr Zigler which must be reassuring.
I wish you a straightforward operation and an uneventful recovery.

Best wishes

Lynda

Feb 2004 - ProDisc II, L4/5 & L5/S1