@sassytwo Those are some tough choices. Is your scoliosis causing a lot of problems? I think I would take a break and really think about it too since those are big surgeries. Does your scoliosis allow your spine to have some mobility or does it kind of lock you in place? Does it cause muscle pain in your body from misalignment? I don't have scoliosis, but I'm trying to understand and empathize.

Jennifer

I have an mri scheduled in about 2 wks and will go from there. I am going to get another doctor to look at it and if possible have a smaller procedure. I've decided I will not have the mega-fusion unless the pain gets considerably worse or I start losing strength in my legs or feet. I can get around ok and work part time as it is. Pain is tolerable taking Norco/hydrocodone as needed. To me there is too much risk and not enough upside at this point. At 57 I want to keep working and be a little bit active for as long as possible. If you can golf and ride a bike afterwards I would be surprised. I have a neighbor who had the T12-sacrum procedure(he would be in a wheelchair if he hadn't). He is a very tough country boy and he's had a hard time doing much since the surgery 5 years ago. He is about mid-60's. God bless whatever decision you make.