Yes, I am now realizing how this full lumbar fusion will restrict my life, with no guarantees of no pain but possibly different pain. I am in the waiting room of my 2nd surgeon and have a third scheduled for end of January. I have done a slew of tests and several rounds of PT over the past few years.

For me the question will be do I change my life to accommodate for pain while standing and walking. Simple daily activities are painful or do I adapt my life post surgery and hope to be pain free.

May I ask how does the fusion you have restrict your life. Do you still have pain? I understand the numbness may not leave.

Thanks
T