@baq315a Are you scared of having a fusion. I'm having one done on June 9th and possibly on the 11th. It is a big one, from T10 to my pelvis. I really don't have a choice and do not want to live off of pain pills. I have degeneration that has caused a scoliosis plus senosis in my L4,5 and S1. I'm going to Mayo at Rochester. I have full confidence in my surgeon. They even did a test to see if the surgery would work and when I went in my pain was a 9, when I came out it was a 1 and the next day I still didn't feel pain. My assistant surgeon said that's the way I will feel after the surgery. The pain came back and I'm ready and positive about this surgery even though it's a big one. It will limit me, but I would rather have that then the pain I am having and t he numbness in my foot at times.
Your surgery would be small considering mine. Mayo is the best, my surgeon has the qualifications that I can put my total trust in him. I hope you get pain relief again. I know pain and sciatic pain is not fun. I limp all the time.