I am new to this site, and I am looking for some guidance. I have a grade 2 spondy with left leg radiculopathy and mild left lower leg and foot weakness. Ive been thru PT and spinal injections and have seen two separate neurosurgeons in the past two months. Both have recommended a fusion of l4-5 and to be honest I don't know what to do. I can walk but increased walking or sitting aggravates the issues. I used to be a runner, now I can barely walk around the neighborhood. What happens if I get the surgery and can never walk again? Or what if the is the beginning of the end of my life? The most major surgery I've ever had was having my wisdom teeth removed. My life has been reduced to inactivity. What if it's reduced to a lifetime of surgeries and disability? I don't know what to do and I've been a physician assistant for 11 years. You would think with my medical background that could get it together. Please help!