I am glad the pain specialist was kind to you. Percocet is a good medication and I am relieved for you, that he gave you this medication. I hope it is helping you with the pain. Indeed, the pain specialist was the person in my life who got me in touch with the best neruosurgeon around my neck of the woods. It is not much fun to present yourself in pain like that. I have cried to my doctors before, without shame, I couldn't help it. I so hope that a resolution, and this surgery works for you. I have no regrets with going through mine. Even when my first surgery failed, this second time brought a good relief from the pain. I will be thinking of you seahorse. Let us know how it goes. ginnie