My surgery is scheduled for next Monday coming. I went to the hospital and it worked doing it that way instead of waiting 2-3 years. I walked in instead of the ambulance however.I ended up seeing the surgeon right away today when I went. I am very happy! I am nervous of course with any surgery, but I am excited to hopefully get rid of the intense pain. I will be having a cadaver and hardware with the surgery. Thank God it is happening soon! I am just hoping my many pillows will suffice as I cannot afford at this time the special pillow. I am ready!