Reckon I am odd one out, having paddles, but then, they knew going in I was active and would want to resume. Also, there was over caution on the part of all of us to just go for the mostest in my case. So, yep, laminectomy at T8 for insertion of paddles. It hurt post surgically, but then, show me one that doesn't. Movement would be possible, if I were to go alpine skiing much too soon, for instance and have a fall. So, caution served here and physical therapy starts Wednesday in the torture chamber.

Go for it Fiona! You have a great doc and all will be well!!
Prayers,
Mark56