In 2000, had L4-S1 fused, doc said 6-9 months out of work and he told me for the foreseeable future all he wanted me to do was walk as my pt. I’d take a couple of pain meds, put the kids on the bus for school and by my 3 month follow up I was walking about 40 miles per week and he let me go back to work. Walking is one of the best excersises for back issues.

I have days my lower back hurts, tough to sit or stand but 100% better than before the fusion. Just walk, don’t push it but it’ll help you heal and recover faster. Good luck.