Lee,

Thanks for the advice. I will have help and have always be a fan of cold packs and not heat. I have a grabber I use on the lawn mower, that's a good idea!! I've been using a heavy walking stick for a while due to the sciatica and numbness so I'll give it a try if not I'll rent a walker for a few weeks. I don't do real well with opiates so the doc and I have been having those discussions since the last surgery but I realize that this surgery will be MUCH more invasive that the last one.

I'm hoping to have some relief and get back to some normality in life without crazy drugs, but well see. I'm hoping for 75-80% improvement. I know it will never be the same. I'm sorry to hear that your surgeries didn't work and hope your able to find some relief. I need my legs back.

Thanks and I'll provide updates and add you to my prayer list!!