Hello @user_chf56161a and @bernese53 - I did a search by clicking on the Search icon (small magnifying glass) at the top of the Connect window and typing spine surgery and found another discussion you may be interested in here:

Groups > Bones, Joints & Muscles > What to expect with spine surgery?
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-to-expect/

Also, Mayo Clinic has some good information on their website here that may be helpful:

Spinal Fusion:
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/spinal-fusion/about/pac-20384523

Spinal Fusion - Care at Mayo Clinic (including patient stories)
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/spinal-fusion/care-at-mayo-clinic/pcc-20384525

John