"mike regish" wrote in message
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Don't know since I have young kids. But however much time I have left,
it's too much. Just trying to make it with no more damage.

I'm in the same boat, but I'm a teacher.

My second operation, a fusion of L 4-5, was not very successful in taking
the pain away, but did stabilize it. I now think I have blown out the next
disk above it.

It is all I can do, to make it through the school day, come home and take
pain pills, and lay still until at least 7 PM. After that, I can get some
supper, and move around a little.

It has gotten so bad, I don't think I will be able to do OSH, this year. I
wouldn't be surprised if I am under the knife, by then.

14 years in the retirement system, and an impossible number to go, before
retirement and/or disability.

Hang in there, man. The only ones who can fully know your pain, are the
ones like us that have it.
--
Jim in NC