Thank you for your responses. They do help me think just how this surgery can effect me short term and long term. I have talked to my doctor about the pain issue and timeline for recovery but as experienced a surgeon as he is he has not "personally" experienced the effects making your input valuable to me as well. I got my results from my bone density test and I have solid bones-no osteoporosis so I now know at least the screws should hold. Thank you again for sharing your time and stories to help me as I sort all this out.
__________________ Jackie Loves Sophie R.I.P ."Baby"  our little girl 1993-2009 |