Go to Bellevue Hospital Neurosurgery clinic in new york city. doctors do not bill and hospital is supported by the city. you can see a doctor and get open back surgery done by an excellent team of neurosurgeons for under 2000 dollars. I am assuming you have no insurance or you would not be in this fix. I do not either, but they will help you there. Do NOT GO TO ANY MICROSURGERY OUTFIT IN FLORIDA. THEY ARE SCAMS AND IT WILL NOT HELP YOU. THEY WANT TO STEAL YOUR MONEY PERIOD.  I got this information from Dr. Daniel Choy, neurosurgeon on faculty at Columbia University medical school who developed an orthoscopic procedure to treat and cure herniated discs. however, it only works for herniated discs. according to Dr. Choy all other procedures and claims for microsurgery for backs are fraudulent. get a grip. I know you are feeling desperate, but go to Bellevue and get some real help.