The doctor should have told you that surgery is ONLY for mechanical problems. It's NOT for pain. Usually after surgery, you're left with the same pain or worse. I wish doctors would tell their patients that, but they seldom do.

Also, there is the "Domino effect." It doesn't usually happen this fast, but it is when the levels above/below the surgery site fail and that's because they have to take on more of the load. So that leads to more surgery. Then IF you have that repaired, the levels above/below THAT site fail, etc. etc. etc. It's a vicious circle. The doctors don't tell their patients about THAT either.

Latest studies have shown that people who have physical therapy have had the SAME results as people who have had spinal surgery! Now THAT'S scary!!!

I would ask my doc to refer me to physical therapy, especially POOL therapy. The pool therapy is excellent for spine issues. If you stick with that for awhile, I'm sure it will help with the pain. It certainly won't hurt!

I wish you the very best -- PLEASE keep us updated on how you do! God bless and please take care. Hugs, Lee