Lumbar Fusion & Laminectomy, Need Positives, Comments, Tips

I'm scheduled on May 29th 2025 for both an anterior and posterior L4 Spinal Fusion with laminectomy and an allograft with artificial bone. I really need to hear positive results or comments, any additional equipment besides what I've already ordered that was helpful to you, any special precautions besides no BLT, any thoughts on what to discuss during my pre-op this week besides my 20 medication allergies and history of cellulitis, and any other tips you may have on how to deal with the post operative pain.