Hi, my dad has been diagnosed with TB spine (after 2 MRI's and 1 PET scan. Once he started his TB meds, his weight came down drastically and now he's bed ridden (severe back pain unable to walk). The doc we consulted recently has suggested surgery. The serious concern is that my dad is a diabetic (8 yrs) and also has an infarct in his brain for which he takes blood thinners (eptoin. Kindly advise whether it is advisable to go ahead with the surgery.