I have spondelolesthesis and spinal stenosis. Apparently, as a result of an MVA in 1991, one of my lumbar disks has pushed up over the one above it. Back doc strongly recommends surgery, but the consulting surgeon said my bones were too soft and I should wait for results from a two-year trial of Forteo for osteoporosis before I tried it. He further indicated that I would have to have someone with me for 3 weeks at least - 24 hours a day. So I will have to wait until I have Medicare for a short term nursing home stay. I am terrified of the surgery and subsequent Nursing home stay, as I know that NH's are too short staffed to take care of their patients, especially as much care as I will need. Has anyone else had this kind of problem? billie