Hi Sherry. Yes I found a good orthopedic surgeon here on Oahu who specializes in scoliosis and had a XLIF surgery on 9/22. My surgery went well (i.e., no complications) but we were both hoping that my numbness might be addressed immediately but sad to say, I still have it. He (and my PCP) said that nerves can take a while to repair. Am hoping and thinking the surgery addressed the lower back pain that I was having on long walks, but it's hard to tell right now since I'm still in recovery mode. Am trying different supplements right now for my nerves and bought magnesium flakes (for foot baths).