Just be thankful it is only one level being fused. I'm currently fused at L3/L4/L5/S1, 8 screws & 4 long rods. My lower back is completely immobile now. Just take care of yourself during recovery (I did not, and regret it)Once again I thankyou kindly, well that is quite a piece of equipment that's going in....
@Preston9mm, I'm all good, just freaked me out really badly realizing I had the wrong impression of what was actually going to happen...
But I realize that even though my idea was pretty vague I understand the practical side of your explanation so not panicking thankfully.
More trying to adjust mentally to what I'm busy googling and your help thankfully. So actually feel ok just slow n slow absorbing this new info.......