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Get another opinion. Having said that, I would try to find a Doc who has done more than a few. You were given orders to restrict movement, etc and had no change. I dunno what this procedure might cost but I would really suggest you try to get one done. Good that you have read up on it.

Eating pain killers til you heal on your own ain't good either. Docs submit fees to insurance companies who knock them down to almost Medicare levels. See if you can agree to pay what Medicare would pay to have it done. Doc won't lose a nickel that way. This type of negotiation is done all the time.