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SECOND SUMMER
Thanks for the story, always good to hear the experiences of others. I was given the option of fusion or halo, and went with fusion. Of course you can't second guess decisions at this point but the halo might have been a better option for someone that wanted to remain somewhat active compared with a fusion. But everyone will have different results with either, so you learn to adapt I imagine.
In my case, I had no option. I had surgery the day after my accident. I don't remember the conversations beforehand, but my wife and daughter understood the risks and that if I didn't I'd be paralyzed. I had a massive concussion and still have a lot of lost memory... But still quite blessed to be able to just walk... I do enjoy reading other people's successes, and not so much other's lesser success. I think we can all lean on each other at times...