@jenniferhunter I appreciate all the detailed information as well! I'm aware of most of these but hopefully it's helpful in the future and may take a glance at some of the information that I haven't seen as well. You can see me response to Amanda above about the opinions I've seeked.

I sort of wish that the 4 level fusion was an option presented to me at the start of this all. I would have chosen it. As a matter of fact, I asked for it during my first surgery and was told no. The bigger issue is that I have one good level between it all. I do feel my vertebrae were slipped more after the fusion though, so going ADR was a risk I had to take since it was only option presented. The good news is, the pain is gone. The bad news is, I'm much more unstable than before. I've had moments though where I felt stable so there is hope, but those are few and far between.

Thanks again for all the information and sharing the doctor whom you chose. Looks like he's over in Rochester, MN. I've actually been there once in 2019 and loved it there. It was around this time when my condition started to get worse actually. I'd totally go back though if it meant a nice fix up for me, and probably enjoy the simple 5 block city again 🙂