hello fellow fordman, i like fords too
i dont know, but if was in your shoes i tell my doctor about my history. i never had surgery to my back so i dont know the pain but i have know many how have. most say they have long history of pain some rare to daily chronic pain.
but i tried taping alcohol to stop so many times and it did not work. finally i just stopped cold turkey and fought the need to drink. that is what worked for me and i have been successful for 11 months now..
hope your back heals successful and good luck Bro.