My preference is to have it removed no matter what the cost, but my H is a man through and through. He will not shell out the do re mi for the surgery. His plan is to wait until he gets a better job, with better benefits that will pay for it.
It's no secret to me why SD chose the lifestyle she did. Men are dolts sometimes.
P.S. I did some research on it and am trying to get him to at least try some pain management treatments, such as shooting it with steroids, etc. Less expensive and I don't want him to live with pain every day of his life.