Spinal Fusion

At long last and after suffering severe, debilitating back and leg pain for over 8 years, I have finally been given the OK to have spinal surgery in a few weeks time (depending on NHS waiting list!). I'd love to hear from others who have had or are thinking about having it done. I have L4/L5 burst disc and degradation with spinal stenosis and bilateral impingement of nerve roots. How did your surgery go? Have you had dramatic relief since surgery or was it a total waste of time and you have had no relief or even things made worse? Love to hear from all our there. Thanks Stu