Thanks much guys. I have a lot to consider and research. Just discovered my insurance (Blue Shield) does not cover the disc replacement, as it's still considered experimental.
(As the insurance nazi says "No disc for you.") They apparently started a 10 year study in 2004, and will make a determination after that. Whoo Hoo, another 6 years of pain, meds, or knife it out and fuse now. Hmmmmmm, decisions, decisions. The disc replacement is a 20 grand + procedure, so no way my poor soul is gonna come anywhere close. Last couple days it's gone downhill fast, and there are very few positions, sitting or lying that come close to "comfortable". I'll keep the research going, and appreciate the recommendations. GROG
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Finally, I believe that punishing lawful gun owners by creating new, more onerous laws, and restricting Constitutionally guaranteed rights, when we already don't enforce the tens of thousands of gun laws we have on the books, is like beating your dog because the neighbor's dog shit in your yard.
"The Reaper"
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