Oh Sweetheart, 🥺💞
Some staff, including nurses, say some of the most unwise things.
By all means, take some more time to think it over. Someone else's negative thoughts can negativity affect your outcome if you are focused on them.
You could counsult with the surgeon again explaining your concerns. When you have the Telemed visit with him be very clear. He may not be aware of the nurse's incompetence.
Don't ever do something you're not comfortable with.
If you do decide to have the surgery, go in with positive thoughts all the way, saying "I'm going in, getting the surgery, it is going to be completely successful and I will be absolutely fine."

I do want to share how nurses can really muck stuff up:
Back in 1988, I was 32, I was having bloody discharge from my left breast. I was sent to the surgeon who ordered more tests. I was terrified of the big C. So, his nurse called me to make a new appointment. I had asked her for the results, she told me there was definitely something in the breast.
At this time I was a mother of three, my youngest being only six years old.
I was devastated 😭, sat at the dining room table crying my heart out to God. My oldest came downstairs wondering what was wrong all the while trying to comfort me.
I wanted to see my children grow up, so afraid I wouldn't. I cried for my children that they might have to grow up without me, how my heart ached.
I waited a very long hellish week until seeing the surgeon. When I finally got to see him, tears rolled down my cheeks. He looked at me asking me what was wrong. I told him what the nurse had told me. He said, you poor woman there's absolutely nothing wrong with you or your breasts. He asked me why I thought that, I told him. He said that she had no right giving out any test results or diagnosis and clearly she was wrong. I don't know if she was fired as things like that were often passed over in the 80's.
I was on top of the world knowing I would watch my children grow. I didn't care about anything but them. (My husband too.☺️)

My point is, talk with the surgeon regarding all your concerns, and his nurse. In the meantime, think about and research more on the surgery. I truly believe you'll have, in your heart, made up your mind within the next eight weeks. Once you've consulted with the surgeon, who you already trust 👍, you'll know absolutely one way or the other.

Do what you believe is BEST for YOU. 💖

Keeping you in my prayers. 🙏
May the love and light of the Lord our God be with you and guide you. Amen

I have Discogenic Stenosis which includes that area of the spine. I've not had surgery as I have multiple health problems.

If you've truly researched all the pros and cons, and the surgeon (s), the hospital and the success rate sounds promising to me.

I'd also consider my age, I'm 65, the impact of your lifestyle now and what it might be.

I'm sorry I couldn't help in the results of the actual surgery.

I do wish you much success, a happier lifestyle, praying for you.

All the best.
🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏

Disc replacement is only for those who never had a fusion. I’ve had 18 back surgeries in 10 years and have done quite a bit of research on the various surgeries and implants involved. From what I’ve read, I wouldn’t hesitate to have it done.

I didn't have disk replacement but my L5-S1 vertebrae were not connected and were slipping off each other pinching my spinal cord so they had to pin them together and I guess they did put a spacer in there. After 6 months everything was great and I was released from the doctor. Back surgery has come a Long way this century and I would not be worried about anything now. I still have mild to moderate spinal stenosis at L4-L5 but things are better now.

Thank you for all your kindness. It was not my intention to make you cry, only to show how inept some nurses are.

I will continue to pray with you, that God guides you, embraces you, shines his light and love on you. 🙏💖🙏💖🙏