Quote Originally Posted by pomtzu View Post

Why can't they operate for those discs that you mentioned? My spine is held together (top and bottom!) with rods, plates and screws, otherwise I'd be in a wheelchair!
Oh! I am! I've had a cervical fusion and spinal laminectomy in 2006. Above and below where I was operated on is collapsing. The doc thought that may happen and warned me, but I had 4 better than before years. I'm scheduling surgery for after the summer hear (back brace gets too hot). I always say I'm "screwed up inside"! You're right! I'd be in a wheelchair too. Next year, maybe new hips. Where's my oil can?!