I think some of you know I ended up having to have surgery on my back at L4-L5 last November because I pretty much became bedridden because of the pain worsening. I was lucky and the surgery did help so that I am back down to 10mgs. of hydro. instead of oxycodone at a time and about once a week, a shot of demerol. Anyway, the week before sugery, I asked my nuerosurgeon point blank if there was anything else that needed to be fixed while I was under. I didn't want to be back in a year or two to only have to do surgery all over again. He said, "No". Well, I was really curious as to what my last MRI report said, so I ordered a copy of it. I new my pain was not getting any better after a certain point and I wondered why. I found out why. The MRI report says the the discs above and below were just about as bad as the one he worked on and there is nerve involvement in at least one of them. Is there a reason why he wouldn't operate on more than one level? Why wasn't he honest with me? Is he now liable for anything if I end up under the knife again in a short amount of time? Needless to say, I'm not seeing this jerk again. I can't trust him anymore and what kind of Dr. patient relationship is that? Anyway, I would appreciate any input you guys have!

AP