HI, I have two rods and 10 screws in my lower back, and two rods in my upper back, I have degenative disc decease, I am 62, I have work very hard all my life, the Doctor I have is very good, I can only lift 10 lbs. I am doing alright, my neck snaps and cracks all the time, I had my top two rods put in sept. of 2013, which is my fifth major back surgery, I also have electronic stimulator in my low back to control pain, it works, Question - will I have any more surgeries in the future, I ask my doctor and he said to avoid anymore surgeries is not to get old? What do you think, I can walk fine, I once was at a point when I could not walk. Thank you. Jerome Hessling