Gentle reminder about the Community Guidelines (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/tab/community-guidelines/), in particular guideline number 1:
1. Be careful about giving out medical advice
- Sharing your own experience is fine, but don't tell other members what they should do.
- Experiences and information shared by members on the Mayo Clinic Connect are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
- Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the community.

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I see that many people are concerned about surgery as an option and recommend it as a last option. Surgery requires careful consideration and finding a qualified, experienced surgeon who is focused on you. Keep in mind that people on forums or Facebook groups often overly represent people who are looking for answers and/or had poor results with treatment. Surgery may be right for some people when other options no longer work.

Q: How do you know when it's the right time for surgery for you? What's your criteria?