[StmprKB]

I can only give you experience on MY personal spine. I have 4 compressed discs, actually in the cervical area. And there is nothing worse then the pain. I was told IF I chose surgery, that the likelihood of another disc rupturing above or below the original injury was so high, that it could happen before I left the hospital!

So, I think I would ask some pertinent questions of the vet:

Likelyhood of re injury?
Would weight loss help? (Not sure if your dog is even heavy?"
Pain meds for bad days?
Accupuncture or alternative methods of pain relief?

I have good days, and bad days.... on the bad days, I take whatever med is appropriate for the pain, and wait it out.

I am not sure I would put the dog through surgery again.... but you are the best judge.

StmprKB