Bob, I too just got out of the hospital. I'm only 62 and still very active. My back " lower" has been slowly shutting down. Was at the Oregon coast " Coo's bay" for thanksgiving, and could rarely exit my RV. Got home Sunday, and had to be transported to the hospital the followimg Monday, I could not move at all,
My problem is my provider is the VA, I'm a 100% disabled vet, and the VA sucks. I've had this very same issue for the past 9/10 years, and the VA, Vaper locks when it comes time to fix it.
This past week the VA actually gave me. Medicine for memory loss, as pain meds. The six Dr's at the regular hospital laughed loudly when they realized the VA had provided it to me as a " pain med"
I'm home, the procedure should have been completed by now. It hasn't, and my pain levels climbing hourly, I'm almost stuck in bed again.
Your right pain, ain't for whimps. Good luck to you, sir. May you find competent medical care providers who are willing to Buck the system to help you find your health again.
Thank you for the contact.
Dirk