Originally Posted by Derek

I had my third laminectory about a month ago which is the second operation performed on the same disc.... the first was on the disc below it. I asked the surgeon about having a fussion done and he refuses to do so until it is absolutely necessary. Basically he said the fussion would cause extra pressure on the neighboring discs which would then increase the risk of those discs rupturing. Of course everyone is differnt but he was def not willing to jump on the fussion. The last surgery on this particular disc was less than two years ago. My case may be a little different as I'm only 26 and already on my 3rd surgery but I guess that's what degenerative discs get you.

My mom had a fussion last summer and came out of it great. There is almost no reduction in movement but the 6 months of restritions can be a bit much depending on your life style and job. If that is the route that is ultimately suggested I wouldn't run away from it.