Does Lumbar Fusion Work? Surgery Scheduled!!!

The pain is awful. Meds don't work. Must work but I'm afraid of the surgery. My doc said a brace won't help me. I'm allergic to cortisone injections. Physical therapy and yoga failed. L-4 and L-5 disc are slipped. L-5 and S-1 completely degenerated to bone on bone. Sciatica is horrible especially at night. Difficulty sleeping. Is the surgery worth it. So scared to go under. And very afraid of 3 to 6 month recovery.