@jlssurplus Thank you for such a GREAT perspective and information...I had a L4-L5 Laminectomy back in 2017. I am now experiencing a totally different pain this go round. My pain is in my right thigh and it's EXCRUCIATING at it's worse (standing for more than about 5-10 minutes)...When I cook, I cannot even stand anymore, I have to sit on a stool. My neurosurgeon says I need a Fusion now and I'm quite honestly TERRIFIED because of all the stories I'm reading. You've definitely shed some light on what to ask and possibly expect. I too would like to get back to somewhat normalcy and back to swinging my golf clubs and cooking and working in the yard without the excruciating pain radiating down my thigh and leg. In your opinion what kind of recovery am I looking into as far as realistically getting back to work and just being post-surgery pain free?
Again, thank you!