Thank you for your comments. You are correct in that the situation is progressing to the point that I think I need to go ahead with the surgery. I've another appointment with the neurologist/surgeon to review the procedure that she will use. What I was told from the first visit notes was L4-5 transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with bone marrow aspirate. What I'm not sure about is whether it is done in a least invasive manner and whether the inner spinal ligament is removed. From looking at other information / video it sounds like it is best to avoid ligament removal for stability reasons. Newer technology allows to not remove it, I think. So the procedure is a TLIF, and I just need more questions answered, but am thinking that I have to go forward with the surgery.
How was the outcome of your surgery? Can you share your outcome, recovery time, any issues with it dealing with the problems you had prior to surgery? I may have more questions, and would like to maintain this open dialog if possible.