I feel the website for pain clinics will, of course, put out all the positive info but you are very smart to get opinions and feedback of patients that have had the procedure. I am on the fence still and it has been about 3 months since I had a vertiflex procedure. (Meaning I got some improvement but not perfect) Let me first explain that I feel it depends on each individual person. I had already had 2 laminectomies and fusions in the past 6 years and I had no other alternative because my surgeon was worried about me having a 3rd surgery. So, since I am in my 70's it took me a little longer to recuperate than the 6 weeks they claim. I did get relief of about 75 %. I still have an awful time at night. But, during the day I am pretty good. I still like to use a grocery cart to lean on when I shop. I need to try harder on walking and some core exercises. And, losing some weight would help immensely. One very nice thing is the pain clinic I used, is that they consulted my surgeon's opinion and he was all for it. Also, I had a series of injections to determine just where to place the vertiflex. The doctor that did mine had already done several vertiflex procedures and I had built a lot of trust in him. As for pain at night.... my doctor is very reluctant to prescribe any strong pain relief meds so I was taking 2 Tylenol PMs and 2 Gabapentins at night. But, recently I started taking CBD edibles and drops and they have given me 5 nights in a row of peaceful sleep without feeling "drugged" Big life changer for me. I hope this helps and feel free to ask me any questions. I pray you get relief and continue to do your research.