@jksawyers
Thank you so much for sharing this with me, Jack. I’m truly sorry for everything you’ve been through — that’s an incredibly difficult road, and I can understand why you’d want to warn someone else from going down the same path. I really appreciate your honesty.

I absolutely hear what you’re saying about surgery and fusions, and I don’t take that lightly at all. My hope is to avoid surgery if it’s truly safe to do so. At the same time, my concern has been whether there’s spinal cord involvement, because from what I’ve learned, that can change the conversation from pain management to preventing neurologic loss.

I’m trying to make sure I ask the right questions and fully understand my options before committing to anything — surgical or otherwise. Your perspective is really helpful, and I’m grateful you took the time to share it with me.

I truly hope you find some relief and peace moving forward, and I’m keeping you in my thoughts. Thank you again for your kindness and prayers.