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I don't know where you live.. but There are Mayo's in AZ, FL, and MN.. I had my surgery in OKC with Dr. James Odor.. He may be retired now as my Surgery was 25 years ago ... My local Primary care physician referred me to him.. both reputable without question.. That spinal fusion of 3 lumbar vertebrae was my first time in the hospital.. at 58... The surgeon after he saw me and my x-rays etc. told me I would know when it was "time" ... I traveled for enjoyment.. so a month or 2 after the visit I was in NYC watching the Thanksgiving Parade...NYC is for walkers.... I was convinced by that trip that quality of life is the key factor.. I was a Univ. Professor.. I turned in my 1st semester grades... and went to the Hospital... I was back teaching at the start of the 2nd semester.. my can handy... but rarely needed... within another week I was normal.. few folks knew any difference in my walk ... or my height... (lost a little) ... but that surgery from a really good surgeon --and do not settle for any one you have not the highest regard for... Check without fail ... you are betting a lot (your happiness) on the success of the surgery.. k...
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Ken, thanks for relating your story. It is heartening to hear that after all this time your hardware is still intact. I live in Albuquerque, NM. and while I'm aware of Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. and also Baylor hospital in Texas where I know there is a very good neurosurgeon, I believe that I have found a super good surgeon here in Albuquerque. I just have to do a bit more research, something that Jennifer was very helpful in supplying the links for me. A P.A. also told me the same thing that I would know when it is "time". I now feel that it is time. I avoid social situations where any standing is involved. I love to hike and cannot do that for any length of time. Yard work, same thing, working in the kitchen wears me out. Every day it's cycling thru taking Nsaids, wearing my brace, ice/heat, Biofreeze, and sitting down as much as I can though I am not a sitter. I was also interested to hear that your recovery time was not so time intensive. You were able to get back to teaching in a short period of time. I'd like to think I could do the same...thank you for sharing your experience.