Hello komishmitch,

Welcome to the NeuroTalk Support Groups!

You might want to repost over on the

Spinal Disorders & Back Pain Forum

I can understand why you would be scared. That is very extensive surgery that your Doctor has recommended.

You can try the forum search feature that I'll post below as well. You may find that others have had this surgery.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/search.php

There is also a

Chronic Pain Forum