Hi All!
I'm back with the latest and greatest.
Went to my neurosurgeon yesterday for a follow-up from my MRI and my meeting with the neurologist.
So, the fusion was a success, but the x-lift, not so much.
I still have stenosis and compression of nerves.
It is amazing (Thank God) that I don't have pain!
He did offer to do surgery to relieve the pressure.
It is done as an outpatient, but the only a 50% chance it will work and there IS A CHANCE, not matter how small, that the horrible pain I lived with MIGHT RETURN.
NO GUARANTEES (or even promises).
I am NOT READY TO TAKE A CHANCE AT THIS POINT!
In the meanwhile, I have an appointment for a 2nd opinion with s vascular doctor as to why my feet are turning purple and what to do about it.
The podiatrist said that I could lose my toes if they become infected!!!!!!
Just waiting for this doc's office to call.
As the doctor said, I am not normal nor do I follow typical text book studies.
On the road, again, I go.

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)