I'm one of those guys, had major back surgery. I fell off of a ladder. It was a 2 day surgery, 4 incisions front to back. Now I sport lots of titanium hardware, rods, screws, cages and a fused spine. I was off work for four years. Now I take loads of pain killers, muscle relaxors, anti-depressants, nerve meds and steroids. The doctor says hold out as long as you can before the next surgery. Take care of yourselves and don't rush!!
