Just a update after seeing the Neurosurgeon appt. at Fayetteville VA in Arkansas, I had on May 11th. It went very well as could be expected with all that is going on with my lower back, after one back surgery in 2012. The Surgeon said that I wouldnt need to have surgery, but also that another surgery would more than likely I would end up in a wheelchair. The previous surgeon messed things up that bad in 2012. The really great news was that he told me to go fishing and enjoy life. Just watch how I do things and to not lift anything heavy. Wear the back brace/girdle and keep taking the meds my primary VA Doctor has me on to help with the pain management. So, I plan on following the Doctors order and fish more . Thanks to all the Bass Cat family prayers. It means the world to me and my wife. Gary Hare