Update, I did see the surgeon and I am scheduled in 2 days for minimally invasive surgery. The NP told me they stabilize with the piece of my own bone that was cut out during the laminotomy.
As of this morning a different concern came up, that is drinking chamomile tea two weeks before surgery. I had no idea this could cause potential bleeding. I googled it after being told to stop taking chinese herbs before my surgery and found a few articles saying it is not recommended, that it can cause potentially more bleeding, however the articles didn't say how much tea I would have to drink to pose a risk. The NP said since they are doing minimally invasive this wouldn't be a problem. I really want to do this surgery. It's alot of work doing all this research. I don't think the surgeon would want to risk any problems for me either. I am waiting to hear back again from the NP in the morning, after her first response. I like her alot more now than in the past.