((((((LizaJane)))))),

I'm sorry that the surgery has failed

But, I don't see what the great rush is to do the re-surgery (is there such a word??) now!!??

I've never had spinal surgery. But, I do know that I would be thoroughly put off by a doctor that rushed me along the 'production line'.

It sounds to me like the bone stimulator was a 'reasonable' step to take now and that's what you've gotten your head wrapped around. I wouldn't do the surgery just yet until you've accepted that it needs to be done now.

It might only be a matter of you sitting down quietly and thinking about it for a week or so. The problem (and the shock) might be totally because of the doctor's method of delivery. You might have more questions which you should write down and take to another meeting with the doctor. (I always take two of everything to my doctor when I want to discuss something -- that helps to control the flow of the discussion.)

Whatever you decide or whenever you decide to re-do the surgery, I hope that you get absolutely perfect results this time.

Hugs.

Barb