Been away from the boards for a couple of years after having 2 major surgeries in 2010, (Sinus (Trigeminal nerve) area and a Cervical Anterior Fusion from c-4 to c-6. More than 1 Syrinx and a plethora of Osteophytes were observed from c-1 to L-2 with at least 4 protrusions and 1 extrusion located at the t-8 area. We as a family and with my doctor have decided to give in....NO more surgeries as the 2 that I need now are, 1) not operable (size & location) and the 2nd 1 could kill me or make me a quadraplegic. If I was (strange) a couple of years ago...just add a couple more years of severe suffering and we're all caught up on my end. Oh yeah, I am a pastor now, so God bless, Joe  8-)