 [ Symptoms ] could i have given my husband the shingles he has never had the chickenpox but i did as a child [ Disease ] i do not know it would not be possible for me or any medical provider to predict an outcome of this nature without be able to examine you first hand and review your complete medical records including your imaging studies because of your reluctance over the recommended surgery it would be wise to consider a second opinion from another ent a second opinion is a lot cheaper than 30   60 grand for surgery based on one opinion