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@sherrym25 I just got off the call to Dr McClendon and he informed me that the best way to accomplish the spine fusion I need is with an "OPEN" procedure. I was reluctant when he first told me as I was thinking all along these were minimally invasive Nero Surgery's after he explained how he needs to adjust my spine so it is in symmetrical it makes sense and I want to move forward with it but I didn't say so.
I left a message for Mary Ellen that Dr McClendon wants me to go over dates for surgery and I need someone there at Mayo and at home to help me thru recovery. Working on that next!
It's all feeling like it's real & going to happen now! A little overwhelming.