So sad! I hope you can get this situation rectified. What was the reason for the fusion? I, too, had a fusion at L5-S1 eight years ago to correct(supposedly) spondylolithesis. It was a tough recovery, but it never provided any relief. What troubles me, looking back, is that two previous MRIs did not show any such condition. It was labeled the infamous "Failed back surgery syndrome". Wish I had been a little more savvy back then.