I had an appointment with a third surgeon yesterday, a younger guy at the orthopedic practice at which I had my 2 previous spine surgeries, way back in 2014 and 2009.
The 2009 cervical fusion may wear out after a decade and this is what occurred with me. I have known this for about 15 years but the medical pain system grinds slowly...s l o w l y.
After reviewing the CD discs that I brought with me, the surgeon told me that he would fix my neck!!! He would submit to insurance and schedule me if insurance approved!!!
Although the pain in my neck and low back can be maddening throughout the day, I am so pleased that there may be some resolution.
My back, he agreed, is also compressed, as we knew for years but he told me just one thing at a time. That's NOT a good answer when one asks if one can get another surgery for the back in a year or so. But I'll accept it.
Continue to get more opinions; be organized; bring your MRIs with you to your appointments. Good luck.
