WISH YOU THE BEST.
HAD THE SAME SURGERY 16 YEARS AGO AND HAVE NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE.
got an infection in the spinal canel and had 4 emergency surgeries in 3 days to save me.(that may have been a mistake for the wife)LOL[].

got two 11" plates and 10 screws and a computer in my spine.

I guess I do OK for what I been through.at least I can still get around to hunt.

just be sure to do as the Dr. says and be very careful and ,walk , walk , walk and walk some more.that help all the muscles keep going.