This is getting serious, folks. Surgery at 50, even with a tough recovery, is way different than horrific surgery at 80+. I'm 79 and had back surgery 15 years ago for a ruptured disc. I was told I'd have a 6 week recovery. It was a year before I was walking without a limp. I think when you don't know what to do, don't do anything. When you know, you'll know.