no surgery for me,,,,,, I go to a pain management clinic, and have epidurals. works for aboaut 6 months, If I need them sooner;?? just call clinic and set up another appt.... what an answer to prayer! I can shop for long periods of time, push a shopping cart, but to stand in line to pay just kills me,,, why??? oh not the money part, just standing still.......... hope you find some relief soon...