Hi

I forgot to mention that none of the herniations are calcified, so the surgery can be done posterior. I had a myelogram to determine whether or not they are calcified. And, they are not.

I've been told that I would have a six month recuperation by my surgeon's assistant. And, that I will be in a back brace (which I already have been fitted for and have in my possession) for four months.

My surgeon is doing a spinal fusion, using two rods and screws and grafting bone to the area, which will be taken from my right hip. I also have been told that my hip will hurt worse than my back.

As I said, my husband and I have seen the films from the MRI and CT scan and can see that the large herniation is pretty big and is touching the left side of my spine.

I should have given all the facts in the first post. I'm sorry. The pain in my back is so intense, it makes me nauseated--even on pain medication.

Thank you so much for answering my post.

Jan