@jlssurplus
I completely understand. For sure check out different minimally invasive options. I am worried about the recovery time as well. I’m a teacher and do a lot of bending. Even though the surgery is “minimally invasive” the recovery time is 3 months. They told me that was worse case scenario, but I’m not sure that is completely true since I’ve seen others with longer recovery. I’m worried this could eventually be a career ending surgery. Especially if fusion isn’t very successful.