Yes I care. We humans need the comfort of each other. Leesa was also correct in one of the things that happens. In fact I was in touch with my neruo surgeron this a.m. to make sure my neck is strong enough to go fishing for a biggie again. That domino effect is a REAL factor to think about. This happened to me. I am not going to have any more fusions, regardless if the one above I have left fails. No more for ginnie. I know you are looking into all of your options. Hope you get all the pain control you can. NT and me, will be around to help and listen. ginnie