Thank you, too, for your advice. I’m trying to not get ahead of myself with this, as sadly I often do. Let’s just see what this surgeon says first, one part of me is telling the other! I found this interesting to read.
https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spine-specialists/how-select-a-spine-surgeon
You risk(1) is exactly what I am worried about w.r.t the cauda equina nerve issue. I intend to ask what is the usual timeline for how this condition develops. Is it gradual or might something precipitate an emergency situation (E.g. loss of bladder/bowel function)?
Since my husband was reluctant to even try injections, you can imagine his enthusiasm for surgery after he has gone through bypass surgery, unblocking femoral artery, and removal of part of his pancreas .. just to name the main ones. He is a lot better at not trying to predict the future than I am! 😉