Thank you, Ellie and Gretchen and Liz. And Ellie, I will keep reading your message and work on the positive attitude.

A friend of my sister's had back surgery (not quite as extensive as mine; just laminectomy, no fusion) recently done by Dr. Patel. She came out of it just fine, is very pleased with the results, and LUVVVVS Dr. Patel!