Thanks for responding. I have what "they" call a very diseased lower back. I feel you and understand what your saying completely and that's why I'm afraid of him saying only two weeks. Were you in a lot of pain after surgery? I know the rsd will spread or it won't, I've had practice controlling my stress this past year, sometimes it works. One more thing, why hope not a meningioma? That's what they are leaning towards, of course I won't know anything till aFter surgery. Thanks again, I hope to hear more stories? Thank you for your prayer and hope.