I received my appointment within a week after calling and was scheduled for surgery within 3 weeks of my first contact. I am 2 months post-op and have been progressing steadily to my former abilities and activities. I have had back pain for 30+ years and now have soreness from the Operation only which is subsiding a little bit each week. It is so wonderful to wake up every morning and know that my back is healing. I expect to be able to resume golfing and fishing within 6 months from my surgery date.