@catmurr2747: How long do you have to wait to see the neurosurgeon? You will learn so much information at that consultation. If you can, try and have someone go with you as all the info. can be overwhelming and it's good to have a second set of ears. And many who post on this forum stress the importance of getting a second opinion, especially if the neurosurgeon is impatient about your questions and concerns, or recommends a particular protocol and you were kind of leaning the other direction.