So, since I did that, unwisely or whatever, I feel kinda like I should share where it is now.

Had a visit with the surgeon's assistant yesterday. She walked us through what the X-Rays and MRI showed and told us what they would do. It's gonna be a pretty good piece of work.
The plan is
Remove two disks,replace with titanium spacers.
Fuse some places, using three rods and six screws.

So, that is where I allowed myself to get to before I started asking for help.

Why am I sharing this?
If you are getting older and lived a physical, challenging life and you're seeing yourself change the way you live in order to not get up tomorrow and discover that the little bit of stuff you did today has you in a place where you have to limit yourself, and let things waiy,well, don't Wait,,get yourself to a doctor, get an MRI, find out what is going on in there. I should have been dealing with this a few years ago.
Good news is
She said that if I do the physical therapy Right, I'll be able to Do stuff again..
If you're limited in your life and you're having to do a little today and then you have to wait a few days before you can do anything,, don't Wait..

Dunno.. Waiting to hear from the doctor's scheduler. I'm not going to just wait, though. Gonna be proactive,, and give them a call.

Its really amazing what medical magic can do  !

If ya "Trust" your Dr. then Trust them 100% !

JoG, the best of luck with your coming journey.  PT is a motha, getting back only a little of what you had even worse.  We all have our journeys.  Maybe some day we will share ours.  Until that happens, I wish you the best and keep your head down.  The struggles now are worth the time to come.  It is worth it.

Will be praying for you JOG

If your up for surgery , lots of vitamin “C” , helps your flesh heal in a hurry. P/T sucks but keep at it it pays off. I’ve had enough surgeries I’m thinking of having a zipper installed to cut down on healing time.

Hey JOG, are you implying something about Stew?

Jog.......Hang in there buddy!  That sure sounds like some major work you need done.  Physical therapy needs to be done - my father in law had his knees replaced and never did his therapy........he would just fall into chairs as he never got his knees to bend or recovered his strength.  We are praying for you and a full recovery (and pretty nurses).

I text and chat with Stew and he and Paula are fine.  He is very busy at work and home.....they are fostering a young boy and it keeps them both really busy.