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@aprilagain Thanks again for all the information. They advised that they do take a multi-modal approach like you discussed which is good because I have insisted that they not prescribe me any narcotics. I'm going with strictly Tylenol. I am a recovered addict and having not taken any in 6 years...

@aprilagain Thank you. I will have to check that out. Back pain is unlike any other pain I've experienced I have broken several bones, tore skin and tissue off my finger, and get deep cuts about once a month. None of that really phases me. There is definitely a lot at play in my head with this...

@bsf4au01 Thank you. I know it sounds corny, but you guys have really inspired me to look into alternative post surgery plans. These last few months have caused a lot of feelings I can't even describe and have never experienced before from depression to wondering if I'm losing my mind at times...

@jhayden77 Thank you so much. I will check these out tomorrow. I'm not ready to be an invalid haha.

@virtualted Absolutely. Thank you for your time and thoughts. I am not very trusting of medical professionals in general, but never have I had one seem to genuinely be looking out for my best interest. He told me from day 1 that he did not want to operate on me and wanted to exhaust other...

@seekfind Wear and tear from physical labor. No known isolated incident, just stubbornness and stupidity I presume.

@bsf4au01 I have a good friend and coworker who is a physical therapist. I had several appointments with him prior to scheduling surgery. At one point he simply told me, "you can't live on a traction table. I'm afraid there's nothing I can do to permanently improve your situation."

@virtualted Thank you. I really appreciate that. As an active 33 year old father of 3 young kids, it's been tough to consider how my life will be impacted. I am having a laminectomy in the L4-L5 region. I have a congenital narrow spinal column where the herniated disc is completely pinching...

@fullspinzoo Great video with valid perspective. In the other side, I'm having lower back herniated disc surgery next week, and was speaking with my spine doctor (a very intelligent, respected, and sought after professional in my area) about post surgery fitness. He advised me that I cannot...