@nlback22 Thank you, Nadine, for replying. My surgeon is a Mayo Jax, also a very good neurosurgeon so I have full confidence in him. I'm just concerned about me and, of course, the fact that other surgeons have said, "if it were me, I wouldn't do it" tends to color my judgment. Really glad I posted my note so I could hear from others who have had experienced this. I have scoliosis on top of other things, like arthritis, so I am sure it will be a challenging surgery. Thank you again.