I'm 73 and in 2021 completed my 9th spinal fusion. I have 3 levels fused in my neck; 8 levels of my thoracic spine and 5 levels of my lumbar spine. This has all happened over a 34 year period.

This all started in 1989 and still a part of my life. I would never have had such an active life without having these fusions. I know that one fusion usually leads to further fusions.......but one must consider what type of life they want to live. I had no plans on living in my recliner. I did give up tennis, but then played golf for 22 years. Have given that up and now play pickleball. I have more work to do and expect to figure out how to return to the pool as I am a big swimmer. Due to my 2021 8 level thoracic fusion surgery I have been unable to swim the freestyle and breast stroke as unable to life my head out of the water. I will not give up and work out in the gym regularily.........keep moving is my strategy and works for me.