Hey Karen, I've not heard of the surgery, but I live here in Phoenix and know all about how AWESOME Barrow is. Matter of fact, the dr. that did my brain surgery in Texas in 2004 was "Barrow-trained". You'll be in GREAT hands at Barrow - it's one of the best Neurological hospitals in the US AND it's a teaching hospital, so you know it has to be great.

Praying your surgery goes really well and that your spine fuses easily. Keep us posted!