I just realized I didn't write anything about the fact I will definately be having back surgery. It will be December 22nd. I have to go to school full time in order to have the health insurance that will allow a neurosurgeon to do the surgery so thats the reason for the delay. The problem itself is not dangerous as far as paralysis n stuff goes, just extremely painful. Thankfully tho I am on lots of pain medication, like I have been for over the past year n a half. I am responsible with my meds or else they wouldn't be giving me the stuff I got. Anyway, I put up a couple pics of an x-ray and a ct scan if you're interested in seeing the fracture on my lowest vertebrae. The wing that is broken off will be taken out, reformed and put back in with a couple screws, pins and a rod. The surgery is considered a major one however thanks to technology it will be a micro invasive procedure and the hospital stay will only be about 3 days Feel free to ask any questions.