I don't have the same issue as you. But I found out in January that I needed a Spinal Fusion. Scared was an understatement. The Physical therapist wouldn't touch me. The Pain doctor left the room and called the surgeon personally. They all agreed that if I didn't do this it would be months before I ended up in a wheelchair. Even scarier.
I had one of the best Neurosurgeons in the State. But I am 4 mths post surgery and in more pain than before.
My best advice is research. I did not have a lot of choices. I am not sure if I am glad that I did it. But I know I am still walking. Yes in pain but walking. Best of luck in your search for answers. But there are no right or wrong ones.

Just had a Mimi laminectomy and two discs fixed... Been three weeks. And wish I had done it long before 74 years old. Had Sciatica, disintegrating discs and stenosis. Great neurosurgeon here in Fla at Andrews Institute.

Had surgery... 2dis ectomys and a laminectomy in May and am glad I did. Find a good neurosurgeon and get it done...... I’m 74 and have avoided surgery until now but wish I had done it sooner!!!! Would not have this permanently numb foot!!!

i had lumbar fusion surgery about a year ago. i continued to have sciatic pain. surgeon did a second surgery which he called a " re do". i still have sciatic pain sometimes severe. so i have had 2 failed spine surgeries and continue to have same pain i have always had. i am sorry to report this but wanted you to hear our stories so that you can make the best choice for you.

Had the surgery on Aug 27. Ended up with a hole in my back after the incision did not heal properly because someone in the hospital put tape that I'm allergic to on the incision . Now I'm going to a wound care center for treatment and have to go two hours a day, five days a week, for six weeks for treatment in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Also taking antibiotics. I'm so angry about this! Should not have happened! Of course, the back is still healing inside and I'm in pain and have difficulty with the pain meds. Left a bad taste in my brain! I know there is a light at the end of this tunnel. Just waiting to see it!