Well I am in the army and have been in for about 4 years now and just got my MRI results back on my back pain and found out I have Degenerative disk disease, Arthritic bone spurs, disk touching my spinal cord, a torn disk and I think something like a nodule on my vertebrae. Now this is all in my thoracic spine area and have to see a Neurosurgeon and a Orthopedic surgeon. Does anyone have any advice of what to expect and knowledge to take with me? I am worried this is the end of my Army Career. any tips advice or encouragement would be greatly appreciated.