I have never had back surgery but do live with a nasty degenerative 77 yr old back. I'm headed today for my first Osteopathic session. My daughter had her 5th session today and she can't say enough about the work the D.O. is helping her with. I would think there are osteopathic MD's where you are. I know of enough who had had the fusion back surgery and go back for more surgery. At least you did get 5 yrs if that's a consolation.

If you can leave it alone, I would. I have left this nasty back alone now over 60 yrs.

Maybe get an opinion on this from other than a surgeon, if that's possible. Surgeons do surgery.