Spianl Fusion = anyone had it done?

[StripeyKnickersSpottySocks]

I've had back/disc problems for 10 years now. My last consultant wrote me off 3 years ago after trying steriod injections, etc. He said the only option left was surgery which he didn't want to do as he didn't feel the pain was bad enough.

The pain has now got worse and I saw a new consultant last week. He's sending me for another MRI scan so they have an up to date one. He says if the scan confirms there is a problem with the disc which my pain suggests there is a problem with (S1 nerve) then there are surgical options that can be taken.

I should get my MRI in the next 5 weeks. I'm hoping they do agree to surgery this time as the pain is really getting me down, but at the same time I'm scared.

It's a small world! My surgeon has the initials MG & was the one who came highly recommended.He performed my microdiscectomy at the Park hospital in Nottingham privately. Overall my experience was a very positive one.
I can also recommend my physiotherapist if you are in the area.
If you are planning to see MG privately I would suggest getting in touch sooner rather than later as he did sometimes have quite a long waiting time for appointments. Maybe you could try to book an appointment in advance to fit with your MRI results( not quite sure how it works with a mixture of private & NHS)