Hey there..well Im back from my drs appt. He said that he wants to use surgery as a last resort, espcially with the shape my back is in. I have to go to physical therapy every day for 2 weeks and I cannot work until I see him after my therapy is over. I hate the thought of being off for 2 weeks and not being able to do anything but I suppose it is better than 6 months. He thinks the physical therapy will help relieve the pain. He told me I have the spine of an 80 yr old woman lol. anyway I am thankful that i have options other than surgery. I just wish it would fix it in a hurry.