Thanks guys ,I saw the surgeon yesterday and will be having an MRI as soon as insurance approves it .He had a batch of x rays done and said he could help me but will decide which way to proceed after the MRI is done .He did say he might be able to give me cortisone shots instead of surgery depending on how bad things are.

Last week I had x rays done and they did not like what they saw .They have me set up for an MRI tomorrow afternoon and then I see Dr. Kelley again on Thursday to see what happens next .I have been trying to get my yardwork slowly done before he tells me I cant do that for a while .

Man, that is a kick in the nuts John! I sure hope they can get you feeling better and fixed permantly. If I were closer to you, I'd be more than willing to help any way I could.

Hope they can give you some positive news when you see the doctor.

Got the MRI done ,boy that sucked big time ,very loud . I see the Dr. tomorrow to see what the next step is.

Had an MRI on my shoulder several years ago, it is loud. If you have access to a tractor ask Tony how you can fix your back with it, he's fixed his a couple of times.

Seriously, I hope they fix you up like new. I've had kidney stones and a fractured pelvis but I know back pain is the worst so I can only imagine. Good luck John.

Good luck with Doc Kelley tomorrow John...hoping for an easy fix.
He's one of the best around here according to our research. Anne sees him again next week, I think.

Bill ,I really like him and had heard good things about him before my first visit . I look forward to getting my back pain eased off .

Well I got my answer on my back situation today and it does not come as a big surprise .I need spinal fusion and he had an opening on May 3rd and I took it .I go back in next wednesday for all the pre op stuff and we go from there ,Im ready .

Good luck I wish you the best.