October isn’t far away! Have you tried inserts in your shoes? Topicals like 3% Diclofenac gel, lidocaine cream, lidocaine patches, myofascial, tissue, release, Botox, heating pad, acupuncture, opioids? In the meantime, maybe your doctor can order your current MRI x-ray, ultrasound, all the things she’ll need to take to the surgeon. I know the weight seems unbearable, but to get to a good surgeon is worth the weight even in misery. Ice packs on your back? Yoga? If you don’t have to work then take it easy till October. It’s only another month away. Also, call the surgeons office and ask them what you can do in the meantime , good luck