Diane
My advice: don't rush into a second surgery--have you explored every option? Have you sought 2 or 3 more opinions? I just finished a series of lumbar epidural injections and feel like a new woman. I suffered greatly after a second surgery with no relief. Several doctors have told me NOW that I shouldn't have done it. I have osteoarthritis and loads of scar tissue in the C, L, and T spine. Please explore every possible alternative before you go into surgery again. Good luck!