This is a very hard decision. Keep talking to people and doctors until you reach a place where YOU are comfortable moving forward.. I have been consulting with numerous surgeons and pain specialists for three years now... deciding how and when to move forward with surgery. I am electing to have a fusion from T12 - S2 in a few weeks. I had a micro diseconomy on L2/L3 ten years ago. Very nervous for the long healing time and permanent restrictions. I have gone through my house room by room, drawer by drawer as I will not be able to bend to access, especially the 1st year. My WD are raised 22", purchasing a bidet, etc. I am looking today to purchase a small SUV with all the safety additions, as I will be relying on back up camera, lane assist etc. much more than before and for ease of entry. (I am sad to say goodbye to my old convertible ) I too was told I may never need the scoliosis corrected ( I am 67) however mine curve has progressed from 18 to 30 in the last 10 years. However, it has not changed in the last 3. I really wanted to move forward with a cage from S1/L5 and L5/L4 as I believe this is where the majority of my pain comes from. (Sciatica ). However, my nerve blocks and epidurals did not alleviate this pain so maybe not. I might suggest you try these as a diagnostic tool with or without the steroids. I have stenosis, scoliosis, and spondylylosis . Part of my decision was based on choosing the lesser surgery and then having to go back for more surgery if it did not help and adjacent disk disease, (that is what all spine surgery patients risk to varying degree. ) My age plays a factor in this decision. Will I be healthy in 5-10 years for more surgery. Osteopenia? other issues as we age. Too many surgeries creating scar tissue Will I be in a constant state of healing and surgery. You are 10 years younger, so you have more time on your side. I share my thought process and decision making, not because I think it is the right surgery for you, rather to possible assist you in your decision. Good luck, I will try and report back on my surgery etc. from time to time. Tam