Not Again!

[GotSmart]

It's funny how the perfection of this is dependent on the surgeon.

My grandfather died from an infection he got after the surgery. Make sure it's done in a big hospital with strong infection control standards. Minimal invasive means better infection control. So sounds like above discussion is spot on.

It is also why I am taking off without getting the surgery done.

In 2001 I had spinal surgery in the same hospital.  for two weeks I felt like I had ground glass in my veins.  Two years ago I had more spinal surgery, and I was driving the next day.  (Different hospital)   Lately I get the feel of a less caring attitude with the staff of UMHC.  I will not take any chances.  Better the pain I know, than the possibility of extreme permanent problems.